Project Engineer, Externals, Mechanical Systems and Nacelles (Hybrid)

RTX; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks an engineer in Aguadilla to support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution. The role involves coordinating with functional teams, addressing risks, and driving improvements across hardware investigations and product changes.

Candidates will work in a hybrid environment and must communicate in English with stakeholders. A Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and experience in the aerospace sector are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required.
• 2 years of experience in aerospace or an advanced degree with GPA 3.0+ is acceptable.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications is required.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development of project plans, schedules and budgets, tracks progress, resolves problems, develops solutions, and forecasts project revenue.
• Coordinates with other functional organizations.
• Identifies and addresses project problems, analyzes data gathered, and develops solutions and recommendations to solve problems, meet deadlines and optimize performance.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and overall project management activities.
• Monitor project progress, track performance, and help ensure milestones and targets are achieved.
• Identify project risks, issues, and obstacles, and support mitigation and resolution efforts.
• Prepare and communicate project status updates and technical information to stakeholders.
• Analyze data to identify trends, solve problems, and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with IPT members and stakeholders on hardware investigations, root cause analysis, and product improvements.
• Support engineering change execution and related technical activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, compliance efforts, team meetings, training, and other business-critical assignments as needed.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced degree with GPA 3.0+

Tools

Teamcenter

SAP

MS Project

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-10 Country: United States of America Location: US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110 Position Role Type: Hybrid 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: None/Not Required

At RTX, the world 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

• Supports the development of project plans, schedules and budgets, tracks progress, resolves problems, develops solutions, and forecasts project revenue.
• Coordinates with other functional organizations.
• Identifies and addresses project problems, analyzes data gathered, and develops solutions and recommendations to solve problems, meet deadlines and optimize performance.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and overall project management activities.
• Monitor project progress, track performance, and help ensure milestones and targets are achieved.
• Identify project risks, issues, and obstacles, and support mitigation and resolution efforts.
• Prepare and communicate project status updates and technical information to stakeholders.
• Analyze data to identify trends, solve problems, and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with IPT members and stakeholders on hardware investigations, root cause analysis, and product improvements.
• Support engineering change execution and related technical activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, compliance efforts, team meetings, training, and other business-critical assignments as needed.

English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English. Travel is up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 2 years of experience in the aerospace industry or an Advanced degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Teamcenter, SAP, MS Project, or other project management tools
• Ability to obtain and maintain US DOD Security Clearance

What We Offer

• Employee Scholar Program

Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles Engineering 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.

What Is My Role Type

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis. 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.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: 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.