Project Engineer, 30K Mechanical Systems (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX in the United States seeks a Project Leader for Pratt & Whitney's MSEN organization to lead CIPT multi‑discipline activities across bearings, seals, gears, and more. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risk, and drive program execution for next‑gen engine components.

The role emphasizes leadership, engineering oversight, and collaboration with suppliers, customers, and leadership to deliver on project milestones and technical decisions in a highly regulated aerospace

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years of experience in Manufacturing, Military, Logistics, Aerospace, or Aviation industry; or an Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to CIPT for part-level ownership, including communication, risk management, and execution to program requirements.
• Identify, manage, and close technical risks and issues, partnering with the IPT and cross-functional teams to drive solutions.
• Support successful technical and program reviews, ensuring the team is prepared to communicate progress, risks, and key decisions.
• Help manage IPT budgets and schedules to meet program commitments.
• Track and support technical and business metrics to drive program performance.
• Participate in customer, SIPT, IPMT, and senior management interactions and presentations.
• Provide technical support for validation engine builds and engine test activities.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree

Tools

Solumina

SAP

Teamcenter

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

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’s Mechanical Systems, Externals and Nacelles (MSEN) organization is seeking a highly motivated individual ready to take on leadership responsibilities as a Project Leader to join our team supporting 30K Mechanical Systems. In this role, you will take part-level ownership for key mechanical components—including bearings, seals, gears, bearing compartments, pumps, and more—leading Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) task planning and execution. You will play a critical role in coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring component objectives are achieved across the full product lifecycle. As a Project Leader, you will have direct interaction with engineering leadership, program management, suppliers, and customers, providing an opportunity to influence technical decisions, drive program execution, and build strong relationships across the organization. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, technically strong, and an effective communicator who can lead an IPT, navigate complex engineering challenges, and deliver results in support of next-generation engine programs. Experience across the product lifecycle—including design, manufacturing, development, validation, entry into service, and resolution of field service issues—is highly valued.

What You Will Do

• Accountable to CIPT for part-level ownership, including communication, risk management, and execution to program requirements.
• Identify, manage, and close technical risks and issues, partnering with the IPT and cross-functional teams to drive solutions.
• Support successful technical and program reviews, ensuring the team is prepared to communicate progress, risks, and key decisions.
• Help manage IPT budgets and schedules to meet program commitments.
• Track and support technical and business metrics to drive program performance.
• Participate in customer, SIPT, IPMT, and senior management interactions and presentations.
• Provide technical support for validation engine builds and engine test activities.

Travel Requirement: 10% (Domestic and International).

What You Will Learn

• Lead high-impact engineering work, collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, and help deliver innovative mechanical systems for the next generation of Pratt & Whitney engines.
• How mechanical systems move from design through validation, engine testing, entry into service, and field support.
• Lead through influence by working with engineering, manufacturing, program management, suppliers, and customers.
• Communicate complex technical issues and recommendations to senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.
• Manage technical risk and make data-driven decisions in a highly regulated aerospace environment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years of experience in Manufacturing, Military, Logistics, Aerospace, or Aviation industry; or an Advanced degree.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering bachelor’s or advanced degree, with experience in the aerospace or turbofan engine industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and coordinate cross-functional teams on strategic projects, with strong organizational and project-management skills; PMP certification preferred.
• Customer-focused problem solver with experience addressing complex technical and business challenges with vendors and customers, and strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex topics.
• Familiarity with the Pratt & Whitney Leadership Operating Model (LOM) or similar operating model, and experience or training in Continuous Improvement, LEAN, CORE, ACE, or Six Sigma.
• Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Solumina, SAP, Teamcenter, or similar engineering and business systems.

Department/Segment Overview

The 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. 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.

What We Offer

Eligible for Relocation.

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.

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 on 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.

Salary Range

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

Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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Company Information

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.