Senior Project Engineer (ONSITE)

Prattwhitney; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a qualified professional to lead cross-functional teams in the development of aircraft evacuation slide systems in Phoenix, Arizona. The successful candidate will be responsible for project management, technical resolution, and stakeholder communication.

The role requires a STEM degree and relevant experience, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and a generous 401(k) plan, are offered.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience with Microsoft O365 software suite is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams for projects involving aircraft evacuation slide systems.
• Support project scoping, resource forecasting, and execution.
• Resolve technical issues and coordinate project activities.
• Generate development and qualification plans/reports.
• Perform financial analysis to achieve cost targets.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Project management

Microsoft O365

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Degree in STEM

Advanced Degree in related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-06-15. Country: United States of America. Location: US-AZ-PHOENIX-3414-B1 ~ 3414 S 5th St ~ BLDG 1. Role Type: Onsite. U.S. Person required.

What You Will Do

• Lead cross‑functional teams for small to moderate sized projects associated with the development, qualification, and production of aircraft evacuation slide systems.
• Support Project Management in project scoping, resource forecasting, bid and proposal submission, and execution of projects in accordance with the RTX Lifecycle Program Management system within the approved budget and schedule constraints.
• Regularly lead meetings with customers and suppliers to resolve technical issues and coordinate cross‑functional team activities.
• Generate development and qualification plans/reports and coordinate test unit builds and testing.
• Perform financial analysis of design components to achieve design‑to‑cost targets.
• Prepare design documentation, obtain required internal and external approvals, and support production implementation.
• Provide engineering material review board (MRB) dispositions for non‑conforming products.
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions for ongoing manufacturing operations and field issues.
• Coordinate with Systems Engineering to determine impact of design changes, prepare and execute requirements validation and verification plan, update design documentation, and obtain required change approvals.
• Prepare and present project status to key stakeholders and support Program Management reviews.
• Participate in defining standard engineering procedures.
• Work autonomously with limited oversight from managers and mentor less experienced engineers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience working with Microsoft O365 software suite.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in the design, development, and regulatory approval of aircraft systems.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize both daily issues and strategize longer‑term projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parent leave benefits, Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

Salary Range

86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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