Project Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; 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 Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Incentive programs

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, is seeking a Project Engineer to collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines and production teams at our Middletown, CT site. You will help drive on-time part delivery, support fleet sustainment, and work within a structured IPT framework on challenging aerospace programs.

You will gain exposure to Agile, Kanban and Waterfall methodologies, and travel up to 10% to supplier locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of experts across Project, Design, Structures, Aero, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality, and Industrial Engineering.
• Partner with ESTO to ensure seamless integration between engineering and manufacturing and drive efficiency.
• Resolve manufacturing challenges and address producibility issues with part producers and suppliers for on-time delivery of spare parts.
• Plan, acquire, and manage budgets for Integrated Product Team (IPT) tasks, applying project engineering skills such as task planning, tracking, and EVMS.
• Communicate with internal and external customers, providing clear updates on task status and technical content to IPT and CIPT.
• Interface with engineering management, program management, suppliers, and customers to drive execution and achieve program objectives.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

CAM

AGILE

Confluence

Jira

SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AGILE

Confluence

Jira

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-13 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-130 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 130 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.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with a cross‑functional team of experts, including Project, Design, Structures, Aero, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality, and Industrial Engineering
• Partner closely with the Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) organization to ensure seamless integration between engineering and manufacturing, driving efficiency and innovation in production processes
• Resolve manufacturing challenges and address producibility issues with part producers and suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery of spare parts and hardware that supports fleet sustainment and schedule requirements
• Plan, acquire, and manage budgets for Integrated Product Team (IPT) tasks, applying core Project Engineering skills such as task planning, tracking, and earned value management (EVMS)
• Communicate with internal and external customers, providing clear, timely updates on task status and technical content to the IPT and Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT)
• Interface directly with engineering management, program management, suppliers, and customers to drive execution and achieve program objectives
• Gain exposure to project management frameworks, including Agile, Kanban, and Waterfall
• Travel up to 10% to supplier locations supporting F119 spares production
• This position requires regular walking and standing while working on the manufacturing floor, with the ability to move through production areas safely

What You Will Learn:

• Hands‑on experience supporting a technically complex product line, gaining insight into military engine production, component design, and manufacturing processes
• Practical skills in resolving real‑time producibility and manufacturing challenges, building strong engineering judgment and problem‑solving capability
• Opportunities to lead tasks, influence project outcomes, and contribute to high‑impact initiatives that directly support fleet sustainment and customer readiness
• Immersion in a culture that values continuous learning, innovation, and curiosity, with pathways to grow your career across Engineering, Operations, and Program organizations

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years of relevant engineering experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proven ability to manage and execute multiple tasks effectively
• Proficiency in AGILE, Confluence, Jira, and SAP
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM)

What We Offer Relocation Eligibility

Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products. Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition. 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.

• 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
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
• 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: 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.