Process & Methods Engineer (PME) P3 (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, seeks a process engineer for the F135 engine depot in Jacksonville. You will provide daily shop floor support, develop work packages for disassembly, repair and testing, and ensure compliance with engineering requirements.

You will collaborate with the sustainment network, investigate breakdowns, implement corrective actions, and support other lines to meet delivery schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; 9 years of process, assembly or manufacturing engineering experience (gas-turbine engines preferred) in lieu of a degree.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Willingness to work 1st shift, work overtime when needed, and respond to off-hours process questions.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily process engineering shop floor support to Pratt & Whitney’s F135 engine depot located at NAS, Jacksonville.
• Develop and maintain process engineering work packages directing the disassembly, repair, assembly, and testing of the F135 gas‑turbine engine in accordance with engineering requirements.
• Use technical data to plan and generate work instruction packages that enable shop floor operators to meet all workscope, configuration, and engineering requirements.
• Collaborate with peers across the F135 sustainment network to develop solutions to common problems.
• Participate in investigations of process breakdowns, implement corrective actions, create and improve standard work, assist mechanics with new technical data, and support other MRO production lines as needed to meet delivery schedules.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Verbal communication

Shop floor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-30 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-JACKSONVILLE-WASP-CUST ~ FRCSE JAX Wasp St ~ JAX WASP (External Site) Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

What You Will Do:

• Provide daily process engineering shop floor support to Pratt & Whitney’s F135 engine depot located at NAS, Jacksonville.
• Develop and maintain process engineering work packages directing the disassembly, repair, assembly, and testing of the F135 gas‑turbine engine in accordance with engineering requirements.
• Use technical data to plan and generate work instruction packages that enable shop floor operators to meet all workscope, configuration, and engineering requirements.
• Collaborate with peers across the F135 sustainment network to develop solutions to common problems.
• Participate in investigations of process breakdowns, implement corrective actions, create and improve standard work, assist mechanics with new technical data, and support other MRO production lines as needed to meet delivery schedules.

What You Will Learn

• You will gain experience in gas‑turbine engine maintenance processes, robust standard work development, hardware configuration verification, and troubleshooting parts or processes out of control.
• You’ll develop a deeper understanding of F135 Aftermarket operations, cross‑functional problem‑solving, precision measurement, and enterprise systems such as SAP.
• You will also become familiar with best practices in Environmental, Health & Safety within a high‑complexity aerospace environment.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; 9 years of process, assembly or manufacturing engineering experience (gas‑turbine engines preferred) in lieu of a degree 5+ years (with a degree) of process, assembly or manufacturing engineering experience (gas‑turbine engines preferred) required
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Willingness to work 1st shift, work overtime when needed, and respond to off‑hours process questions.

We Prefer:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience in an aftermarket engine facility
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP
• Comfortable working on the shop floor and collaborating with a wide range of people.

This position is classified as: Onsite 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.

Can didates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite 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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. 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.