Program/Product Engineer II (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

The Program (Product) Engineer II at RTX in Pueblo, CO, will manage manufacturing-related processes for carbon-carbon brakes used in aerospace programs. You will qualify new technology into production, monitor processes, and lead continuous improvement to reduce cost and variation.

Collaboration with plant and engineering staff is required to ensure quality and on-time delivery. Typical qualifications include a STEM degree and 2+ years of experience as a chemical, process, or product engineer.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience as a chemical, process, or product engineer.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with plant and engineering staff to identify possible chemical or materials engineering tool-related problems.
• Designs and plans layout of equipment to optimize the chemical and materials engineering processes.
• Ongoing production monitoring and troubleshooting of problems associated with all assigned aircraft programs.
• Performs laboratory studies of steps in the manufacturing of new products and tests proposed processes in small scale operations such as a pilot plant to ensure feasibility and viability.
• Determines appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design.
• Monitors material performance and evaluate material deterioration to ensure required specifications are met.
• Designs, develops and tests metallic and non-metallic structures or materials and their related fabrication processes for use in engineering designs.
• Research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
• Analyze, research, design and develop materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems.
• Performs material analyses that include, but are not limited to, failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications.
• Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, nonmetallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes.

Skills

Chemical/process engineering

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-PUEBLO-050 ~ 50 William White Blvd ~ BLDG 50 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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Program (Product) Engineer II is responsible for managing and monitoring the manufacturing-related processes for carbon-carbon brakes for aerospace applications, qualifying new technology and aircraft programs into production, and providing hands-on leadership in the identification of sources of process/product variation. The Program Engineer will also identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives, typically aimed at improving product performance, reducing process variation and product cost. They will work directly with all levels of staff from production floor to senior leadership to ensure production material meets all necessary quality standards while still maintaining on-time delivery goals.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborates with plant and engineering staff to identify possible chemical or materials engineering tool-related problems.
• Designs and plans layout of equipment to optimize the chemical and materials engineering processes.
• Ongoing production monitoring and troubleshooting of problems associated with all assigned aircraft programs.
• Performs laboratory studies of steps in the manufacturing of new products and tests proposed processes in small scale operations such as a pilot plant to ensure feasibility and viability.
• Determines appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design.
• Monitors material performance and evaluate material deterioration to ensure required specifications are met.
• Designs, develops and tests metallic and non-metallic structures or materials and their related fabrication processes for use in engineering designs.
• Research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
• Analyze, research, design and develop materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems.
• Performs material analyses that include, but are not limited to, failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications.
• Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, nonmetallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes.
• May review and approve material processing procedures.
• Continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing cost and reducing process variation.
• Liaison interdepartmentally within Pueblo regarding production issues associated with their aircraft programs.
• Liaison between Troy, the other carbon sites, and Pueblo regarding support/information associated with their aircraft programs.
• Responsible for maintaining and/or writing of specs and drawings for all assigned aircraft programs at the AMF level and below.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience as a chemical, process, or product engineer.

Qualifications You Prefer:

• Formal education in Chemical or Material Science Engineering 2-5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing engineering environment Aerospace Manufacturing experience Aircraft program and/or project management experience Data mining experience Experience in technical writing and management presentations

What We Offer: Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option Tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Repayment Program Life insurance and disability coverage Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits Bright Horizons, child and elder care services Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program And more!

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. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD.

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.