Senior Mechanical Systems Externals & Nacelles Lead

Prattwhitney; Aguadilla (PR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Aguadilla, PR, onsite. You will lead cross‑functional IPTs across the full lifecycle—from design to field sustainment—driving technical execution, risk management, and program performance.

Expect collaboration with design, aero, materials, and manufacturing engineering teams, with travel up to 10% and a focus on meeting CIPT goals. The role requires a mechanical or aerospace engineering background, 5 years of engineering and 3 years of PM experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5 years of engineering experience or an Advanced degree with 3 years of engineering experience.
• 3 years of project management experience.
• U.S. Citizen – The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) responsible for part‑level ownership through design, validation, production and sustainment.
• Guide technical execution, manage program commitments and ensure CIPT goals are met.
• Plan and manage budgets, schedules and technical metrics in collaboration with the CIPT.
• Coordinate and support engineering design updates and changes (Class I & II Engineering Changes).
• Support field investigations and production delivery troubleshooting as needed.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

IPT leadership

Risk management

Agile methodologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Aguadilla, PR, onsite. You will lead cross‑functional IPTs across the full lifecycle—from design to field sustainment—driving technical execution, risk management, and program performance.

Expect collaboration with design, aero, materials, and manufacturing engineering teams, with travel up to 10% and a focus on meeting CIPT goals. The role requires a mechanical or aerospace engineering background, 5 years of engineering and 3 years of PM experience,