Senior Composites Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX company, seeks a seasoned engineer to lead composite design efforts across the full development cycle. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure design integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with standards.

The role involves presenting progress to CIPT and leadership and managing change with associated risks. The ideal candidate has a engineering degree with 5+ years in defense/aerospace, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years’ relevant experience in Defense/Aerospace or related industries, OR Advanced Degree with 3+ years.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program/contract.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and related tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide design support across the full design cycle from preliminary to operation.
• Review layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, and adherence to standards.
• Develop data, layouts, sketches, and notes to present design proposals.
• Lead cross-functional engineering projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Prepare and present technical updates to CIPT and Pratt & Whitney leadership.
• Lead engineering change execution and risk mitigation across the project lifecycle.
• Assist in manufacturing process development at suppliers to ensure manufacturability.

Skills

Composite design

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Engineering problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (5+ years)

Advanced Degree in related field (3+ years)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Teamcenter

SAP

Microsoft Project

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-18 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.

What You Will Do

• Composite design support across all phases of the design cycle, preliminary through detailed design, validation, manufacturing, and operational service.
• Resolve design problems of difficult-to-complex scope to ensure project completion as well as review completed layouts and drawings to ensure clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning
• Design and implements common procedures and standard work across the organization to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Also develop data and make layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposals.
• Lead cross-functional engineering projects by managing scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables to achieve program milestones on time and within budget.
• Prepare and present technical and program status updates to CIPT (Component Integrated Product Team) and Pratt & Whitney leadership, clearly communicating progress, risks, and required actions.
• Lead engineering change execution, risk assessments, and mitigation planning to reduce cost, schedule, and technical exposure across the project lifecycle.
• Assist in manufacturing process development at suppliers and ensure the manufacturability of component designs, documenting and presenting results to management and external customers

Travel: ~10% Travel is anticipated

What You Will Learn

• The CIMA Team offers a unique opportunity to participate in a multi-disciplinary team across engine programs at different maturity levels. The role offers challenging and rewarding career development and broadening opportunities for an engineer focused on a career in the development and implementation of emerging new technologies into future P&W products.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years’ relevant experience in Defense/Aerospace or related industries, OR Advanced Degree in a related field and 3+ years of 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
• Advanced Degree in Engineering
• Active US Security Clearance
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teamcenter, SAP, Microsoft Project, or other project management software.
• Familiarity with non-destructive testing methods for composites
• Hands-on composites manufacturing experience using hand layup/autoclave, compression molding, or RTM techniques
• The ability to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, suppliers and management in varying disciplines
• Strong engineering problem solving that will enable the transformation of the organization

What We Offer

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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
• 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 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.

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.

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 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.