Project and Validation Chief (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for Relocation

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT, seeks a Project and Validation Chief to lead the MSEN discipline, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvement across mechanical systems, externals & nacelles. You will oversee validation/verification activities and maintain technical quality while coordinating with program teams.

This U.S.-based role requires experience with testing, analysis, and certification to meet program objectives and high standards.

Qualifications

• A University Degree and 12 years of relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and 10 years relevant experience.
• Relevant experience with mechanical systems hardware, validation and verification activities including testing, analysis, and certification, engineering team mentorship and development, project processes and technical reviews, and cross-functional engineering and program coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to MSEN engineering team members, supporting professional development and strengthening technical capabilities.
• Review and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and technical rigor of discipline deliverables while maintaining compliance with engineering standards and program requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the MSEN discipline by identifying opportunities, implementing best practices, and advancing engineering processes and technical capabilities.
• Support and provide technical oversight for validation and verification of MSEN hardware, including test, analysis, and certification-related activities.
• Coordinate across engineering and program organizations to maintain high technical standards, support program execution, and effectively manage multiple priorities.

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree in related field

Job description

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Date Posted: 2026-10-05

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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

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.

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Project and Validation Chief to provide technical leadership and discipline oversight within the Mechanical Systems, Externals & Nacelles (MSEN) organization in East Hartford, Connecticut. In this role, you will focus on mentoring engineers, maintaining technical quality, supporting validation and verification activities, and driving continuous improvement across the discipline

What You Will Do:

• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to MSEN engineering team members, supporting professional development and strengthening technical capabilities.
• Review and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and technical rigor of discipline deliverables while maintaining compliance with engineering standards and program requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the MSEN discipline by identifying opportunities, implementing best practices, and advancing engineering processes and technical capabilities.
• Support and provide technical oversight for validation and verification of MSEN hardware, including test, analysis, and certification-related activities.
• Coordinate across engineering and program organizations to maintain high technical standards, support program execution, and effectively manage multiple priorities.

Travel Requirement: 5% | Domestic, International

What You Will Learn:

• Gain broader technical leadership experience across Mechanical Systems, Externals & Nacelles disciplines.
• Develop advanced skills in mentoring, engineering quality assurance, and technical capability development.
• Gain exposure to hardware validation, verification, testing, analysis, and certification-related activities.
• Strengthen knowledge of Pratt & Whitney project execution processes, technical reviews, and cross-functional coordination.
• Develop strategic leadership and continuous improvement skills within a global aerospace engineering organization.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A University Degree and 12 years of relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and 10 years relevant experience. Relevant experience with mechanical systems hardware, validation and verification activities including testing, analysis, and certification, engineering team mentorship and development, project processes and technical reviews, and cross-functional engineering and program coordination.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strategic, proactive, and continuous-improvement-focused approach to engineering leadership.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across organizational boundaries.
• Experience driving engineering process improvements, technical best practices, or discipline capability development.
• Ability to manage multiple technical priorities in a dynamic engineering environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high technical standards while supporting team development and program objectives.

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation.

Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN): MSEN Engineering organization is responsible for the design, development, and in-service support of power transmission systems, bearing compartment and rotor support design and analysis, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging and architecture, as well as nacelles for commercial and military engine models. Technical disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, System Modeling, Mechanical Design analysis for bearings, gears, and seals, and fluid-thermal modeling of associated components and systems.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

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