Senior Principal Engineer, Airworthiness Office (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Prattwhitney in East Hartford is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to advocate for airworthiness across various military engines programs. The position demands leadership in Integrated Product Teams, alignment with U.S. Government customers, and the development of airworthiness processes.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 10+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to secure a U.S. government-issued security clearance. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in military airworthiness or civil certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Familiarity with gas turbine engine subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary advocate for airworthiness execution across multiple programs.
• Lead planning for Airworthiness and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Negotiate resolutions regarding airworthiness plans and compliance.

Skills

Military airworthiness

Civil certification

Requirements management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent STEM field

Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

Senior Principal Engineer – Military Engines Airworthiness Office. Serve as the primary advocate for airworthiness execution across multiple programs, coordinating with U.S. Government customers to achieve Military Flight Release or Military Type Certificate for new programs, component improvement programs, and engineering changes. Lead Integrated Product Team (IPT), Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT), and System Integrated Product Team (SIPT) planning for Airworthiness; recommend certification bases; ensure alignment between stakeholders in Airworthiness, Validation & Verification, Safety, and Requirements Management processes. Ensure timely submission of airworthiness deliverables and clear communication of risk and mitigations. Author drafts of Airworthiness Plans and Certification Bases in conjunction with CIPTs per customer direction. Negotiate resolution of internal conflict regarding airworthiness plans, certification bases, compliance, and risk. Represent the Airworthiness function in IPT/CIPT/SIPT meetings, participate in implementation of model‑based engineering systems, develop and administer airworthiness processes and standard work tools, and mentor junior members of the Airworthiness Office and IPT/CIPT teams.

Qualifications – Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent STEM field.
• 10+ years of experience in military airworthiness and/or civil certification, engineering, and/or requirements management; or an advanced degree with 7+ years of experience in the same areas.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (existing active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one).

Qualifications – Preferred

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering.
• Experience working with gas turbine engine subsystems and familiarity with their architecture, performance, validation, and analysis.
• Familiarity with MIL‑HDBK‑516 and related U.S. government/industry publications, and execution of core airworthiness deliverables.
• Experience interfacing with U.S. Government customers regarding challenging program deliverables and risk negotiation.
• Strong communication, leadership, influence, and coordination skills across teams on strategic projects.
• Experience executing Agile project management concepts.

Benefits and Compensation

Salary range: 132,400 USD – 251,600 USD.

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to eligibility and performance).
• Relocation package (if required).

Security Clearance

This role requires a U.S. government‑issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is mandatory, and an existing active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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, veteran status, or any other applicable protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.