Project Engineer - Instrumentation Design Engineering (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking an Instrumentation Project Engineer in Middletown, CT, to lead the design and fabrication of instrumentation hardware for military and commercial engines. The successful candidate will manage critical engineering projects, ensuring compliance with security clearance regulations and effective team collaboration.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, along with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $86,800 to $165,200 per year with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project engineering or mechanical engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and fabrication of instrumentation hardware for engines.
• Develop Basis of Estimates (BOE) for proposals.
• Manage program/task budgets and schedules.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Interface skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Tools

Agile

SAP

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Job Summary

Position: Instrumentation Project Engineer (Development Operations) – Onsite (U.S. citizenship required for security clearance). Location: Middletown, CT, USA. Salary range: $86,800 - $165,200 per year.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and fabrication of instrumentation hardware for military and commercial engines, including major station probes, blade‑tip clearance probes, optical blade‑tip timing probes, slip rings, fan blade out packages, and telemetry packages.
• Develop Basis of Estimates (BOE) for commercial and government proposals.
• Provide project management to the Integrated Product Team (IPT), managing program/task budgets, schedules, and procurement of instrumentation hardware.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Communicate and lead cross‑disciplinary teams and interact with internal and external customers to meet task requirements.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (or advanced degree with 3 years of project/engineering experience).
• Minimum 5 years of project engineering or mechanical engineering experience.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance.
• Experience with project management tools (Agile, SAP, Primavera, or MS Project) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, managing budgets, and scheduling.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with minimal direction.
• Understanding of standard manufacturing methods.
• Effective interface skills with internal and external customers.
• Active security clearance (DoD Confidential) preferred.

Security Clearance

U.S. citizenship is required. The role requires obtaining and maintaining an active U.S. government‑issued security clearance (DoD Confidential) immediately after hire.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short‑term/long‑term disability.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules and Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

EEO 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, veteran status, or any other protected class.