Senior Project Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; North Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in North Berwick, ME, seeks a Senior Project Engineer to support development and execution of gas turbine engine hardware projects. You will coordinate with engineering and functional teams to manage plans, schedules, budgets, and risks while keeping programs on track.

You will work with Fan, LPC, and HPC components, develop leadership skills, and gain experience in planning, cost control, and integrated master scheduling. Travel estimated at 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Project Engineering or manufacturing engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and master schedules to meet milestones and financial targets.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering and other functions to align with objectives and commitments.
• Identify and resolve risks by analyzing data, evaluating options, and recommending improvements.
• Monitor financial performance by tracking costs, forecasting revenue, and re-estimating costs.
• Support commercial and military gas turbine programs, gaining hands-on project engineering experience with Fan/LPC/HPC components.
• Travel Requirement: 10% (Domestic and International).

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Location: US-ME-NORTH BERWICK-113 ~ 113 Wells St ~ WELLS, Rte 9

Date Posted: 2026-09-11

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 information under this program/contract.

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.

Senior Project Engineer to support the development and execution of projects for commercial and military gas turbine engine hardware. In this role, you will coordinate across engineering and functional organizations to manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables while identifying risks and developing solutions to keep projects on track. You will have the opportunity to work with hardware supporting the Fan, Low Pressure Compressor (LPC), and High Pressure Compressor (HPC) while developing your project management, technical problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.

What You Will Do:

• Manage project execution by developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, budgets, and integrated master schedules to ensure milestones and deliverables are achieved on time and within established financial targets.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering and other functional organizations, ensuring teams remain aligned with project objectives, priorities, and customer commitments.
• Identify and resolve project risks and obstacles by analyzing data, evaluating alternatives, and developing recommendations that improve performance, efficiency, and project execution.
• Monitor project financial performance by tracking costs, forecasting revenue, re-estimating project costs, and providing inputs that support business and program objectives.
• Support commercial and military gas turbine hardware programs, gaining hands-on project engineering experience with components within the Fan, Low Pressure Compressor, and High Pressure Compressor systems.
• Travel Requirement: 10% (Domestic and International).

What You Will Learn:

• Gain practical experience managing aerospace engineering projects from planning through execution while balancing scope, schedule, cost, and performance.
• Develop a deeper understanding of commercial and military gas turbine engine hardware, including Fan, LPC, and HPC components.
• Build cross-functional leadership skills by working with engineering and business organizations to solve problems and achieve shared program objectives.
• Strengthen your ability to use data-driven analysis, risk management, and problem-solving to identify issues and drive corrective actions.
• Develop proficiency in project planning and execution tools while gaining exposure to program financial management, forecasting, and integrated master scheduling.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of relevant experience; or an Advanced degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience in Project Engineering, analytical mechanical design, or manufacturing engineering.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across organizations.
• Experience with project management, planning, scheduling, or execution.
• Ability to effectively leverage cross-functional teams to accomplish project goals.