Project Discipline Manger Military Development Program - Clearance Required (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT, is seeking a Project Discipline Manager for a Military Development Program within the Compression Systems Engineering discipline. This onsite role requires a DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

The candidate will lead 5–10 engineers, drive technical excellence, and ensure delivery of hardware for testing. Responsibilities include guiding Agile project management, staffing strategy, and participating in design reviews, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong communication skills.
• Experience with SAP, Teamcenter and Agile project management tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a CIPT Leadership Team member and lead project engineers.
• Promote technical excellence and manage hardware delivery to support testing.
• Support RLPM incorporation and staffing strategies to meet program needs.
• Guide Agile Project Management across product owners and scrum masters.
• Approve standard work and external SOWs; participate in design reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

SAP

Teamcenter

Agile

Confluence

Jira

Smartsheet

MS Project

Education

B.S. Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Teamcenter

Agile

Confluence

Jira

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

Location

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ENG ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ENG

Date Posted

2026-08-07

Country

United States of America

Location

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ENG ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ENG

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.

The Compression Systems Engineering Project Discipline Organization is looking for an experienced, leadership and people oriented, and highly motivated individual to be the Project Discipline Manager for a Military Development Program, reporting to the Compressions Systems Engineering Project Director.

What You Will Do

• MISSION:We build strong engineers, strengthen project discipline, and ensure TEAMS EXECUTE with integrity. We developfuture leaders, uphold quality, align teams, and remove roadblocks so our programs and people can thrive.
• VISION:To shape a Project Engineering organization where empowered, values-driven engineers become the futureleaders of Pratt & Whitney—united by a people-centered, collaborative culture and a disciplined commitment to deliveron our plans.
• In this supervisory role for approximately 5-10 project engineers, your primary objectives will be to:
• Serve as a member of the CIPT Leadership Team.
• Promote technical excellence in support of the Engine Development Plan including ordering and delivery of hardware to support testing. This may include guiding and assisting the IPTs in resolving delivery issues and non-conformances of critical parts, technology advancement, manufacturability support including Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) progression, performing root cause investigations, and completing component qualification/validation activities.
• Support of RLPM incorporation across various teams. This includes responsibility for task execution accountability and enabling staffing strategies that fulfill the business and program needs.
• Guide the project teams in the execution of the Agile Project Management Framework, including the development of product owners and scrum masters.
• Provide oversite and approval of project standard work, outsource statements of work (SOWs), as well as acting as a project quorum member for design reviews.
• Develop talent and mentor your team for technical and career growth.
• This position may require up to 10% travel.
• This role is onsite in East Hartford, CT.

What You Will Learn

• This position offers the opportunity to develop supervisory skills while retaining the capability to guide others in leading and executing technical tasks.
• This position also offers opportunity for further career growth. Excellent communication skills are highly desirable as typical interactions range from new employees to Program Chief Engineers, CSE leadership, external customers, suppliers and program offices.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 12+ years of experience OR
• Advanced degree with 10+ years of experience
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated competency in SAP, Teamcenter, Agile, Confluence, Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, and other project management tools
• Activity security clearance

What We Offer

• Relocation Eligibility

Compression Systems Engineering (CSE)

Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products.

Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition.

What is my role type?

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 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.