Principal Project Engineer- Onsite

Prattwhitney; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement program

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to lead all program phases from inception to completion at our Largo, FL location. You will oversee the administrative and operational aspects of projects while ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets.

The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree, significant experience in project engineering, and an active Secret security clearance. Benefits include medical insurance, vacation, and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and minimum 5 years.
• Previous experience as a Project Engineer, Technical Program Manager, or Integrated Product Team Lead.
• Active, transferable Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Direct all program phases from inception to completion ensuring schedule and budget adherence.
• Plan, oversee, and coordinate administrative and operational aspects of projects.
• Monitor and resolve project issues to ensure productivity and quality.

Skills

Project Engineering

Technical Program Management

Strong communication skills

Agile methodologies

Education

STEM degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

Job description

Position: Principal Project Engineer – Onsite – Largo, FL

Date Posted: 2026-05-27

Location: 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd., Building 100, Largo, FL

Security Clearance: Secret (Active, transferable, U.S. citizenship required)

Responsibilities

• Direct all program phases from inception to completion while ensuring schedule and budget adherence.
• Plan, oversee, and coordinate administrative and operational aspects of projects.
• Act as liaison between project management, planning, technical teams, and line management.
• Monitor and resolve project issues, ensuring productivity, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Direct technical and administrative work of project employees.
• Establish design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
• Manage technical performance of program teams (5‑10 or 20‑40 small programs).
• Prepare and maintain project plans, budgets and staffing requirements.
• Lead cross‑functional engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Software) to deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Interpret customer technical requirements and drive them into development and test for prototype and delivery.
• Drive program schedules and track budget commitments using Earned Value Management Systems.
• Interface with management, suppliers, customers and technical design teams.
• Provide timely communication to management and customers.
• Perform engineering activities related to design, development, procurement and testing.
• Lead technology development programs guiding products through Technology Readiness Level process.
• Lead test activities for components, conduct benchmark reviews, and drive system and hardware development.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Previous experience as a Project Engineer, Technical Program Manager, or Integrated Product Team Lead.
• Working knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines with a focus on communications systems development.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present to senior leadership.
• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and minimum 5 years.
• Active, transferable Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Qualifications – Preferred

• Active DoD TOP SECRET security clearance.
• Progressive leadership in the design, development, test, and integration of electromechanical assemblies with embedded software.
• Experience with Agile methodologies for hardware and software development.
• Cost Account Manager experience.
• Ability to navigate competing priorities and deliver successful outcomes in critical situations.
• Experience leading projects and teams in a highly matrixed organization.
• Understanding of configuration management process.
• Project management skills using MS Office, MS Project, EVMS.
• Risk identification and mitigation with support from senior leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer match and separate employer retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection coverage.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Employee assistance plan with counseling sessions.
• Wellness incentives and rewards program.
• Telehealth services including virtual doctor visits.
• Child and elder care services.
• Second opinion program with medical experts.

Compensation

Salary range: 107,500USD–204,500USD.

Additional Information

Sign‑on bonus eligible for this role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.