Project Lead GTF HPC (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced Compression Systems Engineering Project Engineer to own part-level tasks, plan activities, and help lead the CIPT with the IPT. You will drive technical execution, balance cost, schedule, and quality, and mentor others on the team in a fast-paced, onsite environment.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and hands-on engineering excellence to deliver reliable engine components across programs, with travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Advanced degree in related field with 5+ years.
• Experience in project management and technical engineering.
• U.S. Person or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical requirements are met and perform risk assessments with mitigation plans.
• Ensure performance, quality, cost, and schedule commitments are achieved.
• Prepare and present status and technical content to IPT Lead and CIPT management.
• Collaborate with Integrated Product Team and authorities on hardware field investigations.
• Evaluate product improvements and initiate process changes or support ESTO for Engineering Changes.
• Mentor and develop other Project Engineers on the team.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Agile

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Teamcenter

SAP

Smartsheets

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-10

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-140 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 140

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 Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) team is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Project Engineering Professional. The IPT has responsibility for the entire life cycle of the part. The Project Lead will be responsible for part-level ownership, task planning, and execution to ensure the IPT achieves goals for the Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT). Qualified candidates need to demonstrate leadership, excellent communication skills be technically proficient, and be customer focused.

What You Will Do

• Ensure technical requirements are met, perform risk assessments and develop mitigation plans
• Ensure performance, quality, cost, industrial and schedule commitments are achieved
• Prepare/present status and technical content to IPT Lead, CIPT & upper Pratt & Whitney management.
• Work closely with the Integrated Product Team and authorities on hardware field investigations to drive root cause and recommend product improvements.
• Evaluate product improvement opportunities and initiate process changes or support ESTO for Class II Engineering Changes.
• Mentor and help develop other Project Engineers on the team
• Travel up to 10%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8+ years of prior relevant experience OR
• Advanced degree in a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience includes project management and technical engineering
• U.S. Person or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Demonstrated successful experience using Agile
• Demonstrated success in leading multi-functional teams and effectiveness in working across functions, organizations, and levels of management.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets and schedules.
• Experience executing Engineering Changes through the Product Change and Incorporation Review process (PCIR).
• Hands-on experience with MS Office, Teamcenter, SAP, Smartsheets/Jira/Confluence.

What We Offer

• Relocation Eligibility

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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.

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.

• 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