Principal Project Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; North Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

RTX's Pratt & Whitney NBEC in North Berwick, ME is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to lead and coordinate large gas turbine hardware programs. You will drive schedules, budgets, and cross-functional IPTLs to meet program commitments.

You will manage scope across the Fan, LPC, HPC, HPT, and LPT modules, develop plans, and oversee proposals and contracts. Domestic and international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree in a related field with 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support projects involving static hardware across Fan, LPC, HPC, HPT, and LPT modules.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, costs, and forecasts to achieve targets.
• Lead projects from inception through completion with integrated master schedules.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and serve as IPTL for multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee proposals, business plans, work statements, specifications, operating budgets, and contract terms.
• Travel 10% (Domestic and International).

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Agile

Education

Degree in STEM fields

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Primavera

EVMS

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-04 Country: United States of America Location: US-ME-NORTH BERWICK-113 ~ 113 Wells St ~ WELLS, Rte 9 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an experienced Principal Project Engineer to lead and coordinate projects supporting commercial and military gas turbine static hardware. This role provides project leadership across multidisciplinary teams, managing schedules, budgets, resources, and execution to meet program objectives and business commitments.

What You Will Do:

• Support projects involving static hardware across the Fan, Low Pressure Compressor (LPC), High Pressure Compressor (HPC), High Pressure Turbine (HPT), and Low Pressure Turbine (LPT).
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, costs, and forecasts to achieve program and business targets.
• Lead projects from inception through completion, maintaining integrated master schedules and resolving obstacles that could affect execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and serve as Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) for multidisciplinary technical, manufacturing, and administrative teams.
• Oversee project proposals, business plans, work statements, specifications, operating budgets, and contract financial terms.
• Travel Requirement: 10% (Domestic and International).

What You Will Learn:

• Gain deeper knowledge of commercial and military gas turbine static hardware across the Fan, LPC, HPC, HPT, and LPT modules.
• Develop expertise in leading complex engineering and manufacturing projects from initial planning through completion.
• Strengthen project financial management skills, including budget forecasting, cost tracking, revenue projections, and profitability management.
• Build experience leading multidisciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and coordinating cross-functional organizations.
• Expand proficiency in project execution methodologies and tools, including Agile, EVMS, Primavera, and integrated master scheduling.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics and 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in project engineering, analytical mechanical design, or manufacturing engineering.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in the aerospace or defense industries.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Experience with project management, planning, scheduling, and budget management.
• Ability to lead and leverage cross-functional teams to accomplish program goals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project), Agile, EVMS, and Primavera.

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation.
• The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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 or 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Department/Segment Overview:

North Berwick Engineering Center (NBEC): The NBEC organization is responsible for engineering activities for hardware throughout the gas turbine including the Fan, Low Pressure Compressor (LPC), High Pressure Compressor (HPC), Combustor, Low Pressure Turbine, High Pressure turbine and Mechanical System modules across all Pratt & Whitney's military and commercial products. NBEC is co-located with Pratt & Whitney’s largest manufacturing facility. This specific opportunity is to join our Hot Section component designers Team. Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Candidates will learn more about the role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.