Project Engineer I (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to join its Hot Section Engineering (HSE) team in a structured development program. The role covers part-level ownership, task planning, validation testing, engineering changes, and production to field support across turbine components for military, commercial, and industrial engines.

The 2.5-year Engineering Development Program offers three rotations (12, 9, 9 months) across multiple disciplines within the department, designed to broaden

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering obtained by start date.
• Experience in product design, drawing definition/interpretation, material selection, thermal & structural analysis, manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Minimum Cumulative 3.0 GPA

Responsibilities

• Own part-level ownership, task planning and execution to ensure CIPT goals.
• Engage in validation testing, Engineering Changes, production delivery support and field support.
• Collaborate across IPT to manage the life cycle of components.

Skills

Product design

Drawing interpretation

Material selection

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheets

MS Project

Primavera

SAP

Job description

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry?

At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What Will You Do

Hot Section Engineering is responsible for the design, development, technology maturation and in service support of all diffuser cases, combustors, turbines (vanes, blades, rotors and cases), augmenters (military), nozzles and associated fuel systems for all military, commercial and industrial engine models and radial auxiliary power units. Technical disciplines in HSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Durability and Product Definition.

Pratt and Whitney Hot Section Engineering (HSE) team is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the team as a Project Engineer to support our HSE team. The Project Engineer will be responsible for part-level ownership, task planning, and execution to ensure the IPT achieves goals for the Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT). The IPT has responsibility for the entire life cycle of the part and as such the Project Engineer will be engaged in activities ranging from validation testing to Engineering Changes, from production delivery support to field support and investigations. As a Project Engineer I at Pratt & Whitney, you will......

Travel

Travel 10%

What You Will Learn

Candidates hired will begin their first 2.5 years at Pratt & Whitney as part of the Engineering Development Program (EDP). This program consists of three rotations that are 12 months - 9 months - 9 months in duration and typically occur in three distinct disciplines within the hiring department. The intent of our EDP is to offer breadth & depth in various technical experiences through challenging positions available in our organizations. This program will help expand your professional and technical competencies that will serve as the foundation for exceptional contributions that you will make at Pratt & Whitney.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering obtained by start date
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: product design, drawing definition/ interpretation, material selection, thermal & structural analysis, manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Minimum Cumulative 3.0 GPA

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with project management and planning, including budget / schedule management, including toolsets (e.g., Agile, SAP, Primavera, and/or MS Project).
• Hot section gas turbine component and/or module level experience.
• Experience with Smartsheets, Jira, and/or Confluence
• Security Clearance or Ability to acquire

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Selected candidate will be automatically enrolled in the P&W Engineering Development Program (Rotational Program within P&W).

Relocation Eligibility

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. 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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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 upon a variety of factors including, 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the 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.