Project Engineer II (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; North Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX business, seeks a Project Engineer II to support development and execution of aerospace gas turbine engine hardware. You will coordinate across engineering and functional teams to manage plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables while identifying risks and developing solutions to keep programs on track.

Work on Fan, LPC, and HPC hardware while developing project management, technical problem solving, and cross-functional leadership skills, with a 10% travel requirement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 2 years of experience in Project Engineering or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with project management, planning, scheduling, or execution.
• Experience in aerospace or defense preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and integrated master schedules to meet milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering and other functions to stay aligned with objectives.
• Identify risks, analyze data, and develop recommendations to improve performance and execution.
• Monitor costs, forecast revenue, and support program objectives.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Planning and scheduling

Data-driven analysis

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-ME-NORTH BERWICK-113 ~ 113 Wells St ~ WELLS, Rte 9 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 is seeking a Project Engineer II to support the development and execution of projects for commercial and military gas turbine engine hardware. In this role, you will coordinate across engineering and functional organizations to manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables while identifying risks and developing solutions to keep projects on track. You will have the opportunity to work with hardware supporting the Fan, Low Pressure Compressor (LPC), and High Pressure Compressor (HPC) while developing your project management, technical problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.

What You Will Do:

Manage project execution by developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, budgets, and integrated master schedules to ensure milestones and deliverables are achieved on time and within established financial targets. Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering and other functional organizations, ensuring teams remain aligned with project objectives, priorities, and customer commitments. Identify and resolve project risks and obstacles by analyzing data, evaluating alternatives, and developing recommendations that improve performance, efficiency, and project execution. Monitor project financial performance by tracking costs, forecasting revenue, re-estimating project costs, and providing inputs that support business and program objectives. Support commercial and military gas turbine hardware programs, gaining hands-on project engineering experience with components within the Fan, Low Pressure Compressor, and High Pressure Compressor systems. Travel Requirement: 10% (Domestic and International).

What You Will Learn:

Gain practical experience managing aerospace engineering projects from planning through execution while balancing scope, schedule, cost, and performance. Develop a deeper understanding of commercial and military gas turbine engine hardware, including Fan, LPC, and HPC components. Build cross-functional leadership skills by working with engineering and business organizations to solve problems and achieve shared program objectives. Strengthen your ability to use data-driven analysis, risk management, and problem-solving to identify issues and drive corrective actions. Develop proficiency in project planning and execution tools while gaining exposure to program financial management, forecasting, and integrated master scheduling.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years of experience in Project Engineering, analytical mechanical design, or manufacturing engineering; or an Advanced degree in a related field.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience in the aerospace or defense industry. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across organizations. Experience with project management, planning, scheduling, or execution. Ability to effectively leverage cross-functional teams to accomplish project goals. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.

What We Offer:

Eligible for Relocation. Department/Segment Overview: North Berwick Engineering Center (NBEC): The NBEC organization is responsible for engineering activities for hardware throughout the gas turbine including the Fan, Low Pressure Compressor (LPC), High Pressure Compressor (HPC), Combustor, Low Pressure Turbine, High Pressure turbine and Mechanical System modules across all Pratt & Whitney's military and commercial products. NBEC is co-located with Pratt & Whitney’s largest manufacturing facility. This specific opportunity is to join our Hot Section component designers Team. 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 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. 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.

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.