Senior Principal Operational Safety Discipline Analyst (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Scholar Program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a leader in aircraft engines and propulsion systems, seeks a senior Safety & Reliability professional to join the Operational Engines Safety & Reliability team. This role focuses on maintaining safety and reliability for commercial and military engines, with opportunities to influence process improvements and safety culture.

The role involves leading safety analyses, collaborating with OEMs and military services, and supporting executive leadership with clear risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM.
• 10 years of experience with aircraft turbine engine operation, design, or maintenance or 7 years with an Advanced degree.
• U.S. Citizenship is required to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead fleet safety: proactive and reactive analyses and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with aircraft manufacturers and military services.
• Support Safety Board meetings and prepare materials.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Analytical skills

Safety processes familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

Safety Board SharePoint

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

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 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

Pratt & Whitney continually strives to maintain a world class safety and reliability record. The Operational Engines Safety & Reliability team within Engineering Product Integrity is seeking a motivated and impactful individual with strong analytical skills to support flight safety related issues that impact operational commercial and military fleets.

• System Safety Discipline analyst, leading the fleet in managing all aspects of proactive and reactive safety. Responsible for sustaining world class safety and reliability on Commercial and Military Engines
• High energy role offers an opportunity to collaborate with and present results to individuals from multiple levels of P&W through executive leadership.
• Collaboration with aircraft manufacturers (Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream) and Military Services and support (USAF, USN, USMC, JPO).
• Aid Safety Leads and Safety managers in issue progression, while working directly with Program Chief Engineers and Engineering Product Integrity (EPI) management to maintain proper priorities.
• Be a proponent of the Safety Management System (SMS), Safety Issue Management (SIM) process, and safety processes across RTX.
• Demonstrate high proficiency in flight safety processes, including SIM L3/ESW, SRA ESW, P&W and customer safety guidance (e.g., USAF BP-99-06E safety guidance)
• Maintain flexibility to support urgent program flight safety concerns.
• Proficient in the explanation of the quantitative safety risk assessment process, including the identification of flight safety hazards.
• Work closely with the Commercial and Military Engines Program safety manager, Product Safety Fellow(s), and Operational Engine Safety Risk Discipline Chief to establish consistent approaches in coordination of safety topics and risk analysts.
• Provide critical support for Safety Board meetings and help aid in meeting preparation as needed. Understand Safety Board process, proficient in Safety Board SharePoint tool.
• Support partner, customer, and regulator meetings regarding safety topics
• Travel is up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM
• 10 years of experience with aircraft turbine engine operation, design, or maintenance or 7 years experience with an Advanced degree
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong management skills of people and processes, preferably with strong basic analytical background.
• Gas Turbine Engine Knowledge or working experience
• Familiarity with aspects of the PW Safety processes.

What We Offer:

• Employee Scholar Program
• Relocation assistance

What Is My Role Type:

• 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.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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