Senior Project Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support the MSEN organization. You will coordinate engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and program management activities while managing technical risks, engineering changes, schedules, budgets, and program commitments throughout the product lifecycle.

The role provides part-level ownership within a CIPT and requires strong cross-functional leadership and technical problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience in engineering, aerospace, manufacturing or related technical industry.
• Exposure to cross-functional program management and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering, operations, supply chain, finance and PM activities.
• Manage technical risks, engineering changes, schedules and budgets.
• Own CIPT part-level results and support program commitments.
• Lead cross-functional teams in root-cause analysis and mitigation plans.
• Engage in executive reviews and present program status and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Office

Teamcenter

SAP

Microsoft Project

Job description

Location:

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

Date Posted:

2026-10-01

Country:

United States of America

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 certain necessary systems.

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.

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support our Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN) organization. In this role, you will coordinate engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and program management activities while managing technical risks, engineering changes, schedules, budgets, and program commitments throughout the product lifecycle. The position provides part-level ownership within a Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) and requires strong cross-functional leadership and technical problem-solving skills.

What You Will Do:

• Accountable to CIPT for part-level ownership, including communication, risk management, and execution to program requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the Integrated Product Team on hardware field investigations to determine root cause, support safety risk assessments, and development of mitigation plans.
• Lead engineering change execution, risk assessments, and mitigation planning to reduce cost, schedule, and technical exposure across the project lifecycle.
• Participate in Customer, System Integrated Product Team (SIPT), Integrated Program Management Team (IPMT) and Senior Management interaction and presentations.
• Monitor and support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) budget, schedule, technical performance, and business metrics to achieve program commitments.

Travel Requirement:

Up to 10%, Domestic and International.

What You Will Learn:

• Experience leading part-level execution within a Component Integrated Product Team.
• Build cross-functional leadership skills through collaboration with engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and program management teams
• Expand technical and project leadership capabilities within a global aerospace organization.
• Gain exposure to executive-level program reviews and strategic business decision-making.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree and 3 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience in engineering, aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, or a related technical industry.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and/or Aerospace or Turbofan Engine industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, influence, and coordinate across teams in strategic projects and initiatives.
• Customer-focused with the ability to find solutions to complex problems (vendor- and customer-facing) and meet program demands.
• Experience in Jira, Microsoft Office, Teamcenter, SAP, Microsoft Project, or other project management software.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, CORE, ACE, or Six Sigma, and/or project management tools and systems such as Microsoft Office, Solumina, SAP, Teamcenter, or Agile frameworks; PMP certification preferred.

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation.

Department / Segment Overview

The MSEN organization is responsible for the design, development, and in-service support of power transmission systems, bearing compartment and rotor support design and analysis, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging and architecture, as well as nacelles for commercial and military engine models. Technical disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, System Modeling, Mechanical Design analysis for bearings, gears, and seals, and fluid-thermal modeling of associated components and systems.

Role Type Classification

• 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 the 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.

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, 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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