Project Lead GTF HPC (Onsite)

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

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a seasoned Project Engineering Professional within the Compression Systems Engineering team. You will own part-level responsibilities, plan tasks, and drive IPT/CIPT goals with leadership and clear communication.

Requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering with 8+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years, plus budgeting, scheduling, and engineering changes expertise. Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• U.S. Person or eligible to obtain export authorizations required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical requirements are met and mitigate risks.
• Prepare and present status to IPT Lead and management.
• Collaborate with IPT/CIPT to drive product improvements.
• Mentor and develop other Project Engineers; travel up to 10%.

Skills

Project leadership

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical engineering

Customer focus

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 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 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.

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.

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.