Senior Project Engineer - GTF Validation P3 (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Project Validation Engineer for the Geared Turbo Fan team. This role involves overseeing engine development plans and ensuring rigorous testing and engineering validation. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a solid educational background in STEM fields. Join a team dedicated to transforming flight and supporting groundbreaking aviation technology.

Benefits

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 5 years of engineering experience, 3 years with an advanced degree.
• Must be a U.S. Person / Permanent Resident.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in managing schedules and driving projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team for the Engine Development Plans.
• Accountable for communication, risk management, and execution.
• On-time delivery of all inputs required by the Product Safety Certification team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

BS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

Agile

SAP

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-06-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it.

So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What Will Do You

Pratt & Whitney Hot Section Engineering (HSE) team is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Validation Engineer to support our Geared Turbo Fan (GTF) team as we develop the next generation of engines to power commercial aircraft.

The Senior Project Validation Engineer will be responsible for coordination of all elements related to the Engine Development Plans (EDP) including support of engine validation and certification testing for GTF engines, including 30K NEO, NGPF, and GTFA engines. The Senior Project Validation Engineer will be accountable to the HSE Component Integration Product Teams (CIPTs) and will lead a cross-functional team of engineers that support all elements of the EDP, including hardware delivery, instrumentation / validation requirements, engine assembly/disassembly, engine testing, and validation / technical reviews and reports.

Qualified candidates need to be able to effectively lead a broad team of individuals to meet requirements and achieve goals. Candidates need to communicate effectively, be technically proficient, and be customer focused to lead the CIPTs to meet the aggressive demands of the engine development and testing schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be accountable to the CIPTs for all elements of the GTF Engine Development Plan (EDP), including communication, risk management, and execution to program requirements.
• Provide project management and leadership to the engineering team responsible for execution of the GTF development engine plans, including leading weekly team meetings as appropriate.
• On-time delivery of all inputs required by the Product Safety, Certification & Validation team (PSCV), including Test Job Requests (TJR), Test Instrumentation Requests (TIR), and all other validation requirements.
• Support development engine assembly and testing, including quickly resolving any issues and being present during assembly / testing as appropriate.
• Participate in and represent CIPTs at regular PSCV meetings, including daily validation meetings, engine pedigree reviews, and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
• Participate with the CIPTs in communicating to engineering and program management.

Qualifications You Must Have

• BS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 5 years of engineering experience, 3 years with an advanced degree
• Must be a U.S. Person / Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong communication skills, including verbal, technical writing, and presentations to engineering and management.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and risk management skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working across functions, organizations, and levels of management.
• Demonstrated experience managing schedules with the ability to drive projects to successful completion.
• Demonstration of skills consistent with the Pratt & Whitney Leadership Operating Model.
• Engineering experience in design, development, validation, and entry into service, including development engine assembly / test experience.
• Hot section gas turbine component and/or module level experience.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles (e.g., CORE, QCPC, Process Certification).
• Knowledge and experience with Project Management toolsets (e.g., Agile, SAP, Primavera, and/or MS Project)

What We Offer:

• Benefits
• Relocation assistance

Learn More & Apply Now!

Hot Section Engineering (HSE)

Hot Section Engineering is responsible for the design, development, technology maturation and in service support of all diffuser cases, combustors, turbines (vanes, blades, rotors and cases), augmenters (military), nozzles and associated fuel systems for all military, commercial and industrial engine models and radial auxiliary power units.

Technical disciplines in HSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Durability and Product Definition.

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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