Senior Project Engineering, Mechanical Systems, Externals and Nacelles (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Aguadilla, PR, to lead a cross‑functional IPT across the product lifecycle. The role involves guiding technical execution, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring program requirements are met with strong risk management.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical or aerospace engineering background, CAM experience, and proficiency in AGILE, Lean Six Sigma, and cost estimating for military programs. Hybrid work arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5 years of engineering experience or an advanced degree with 3 years in engineering.
• 3 years of project management experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Experience as a CAM with bid/proposal cost estimating for military programs.
• Experience with AGILE methodologies.
• Knowledge of CORE, Lean Six Sigma, and QCPC processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and project management to a cross‑functional IPT responsible for part‑level ownership across the lifecycle.
• Guide technical execution, manage program commitments, and ensure CIPT goals are met.
• Support IPT activities across design, structural analysis, durability, aero, materials, and manufacturing engineering.
• Drive technical execution, risk management, issue resolution, and review readiness.
• Plan and manage budgets, schedules, and technical metrics with the CIPT.
• Ensure communication, risk closure, and alignment to program requirements.
• Coordinate and support engineering design updates and changes (Class I & II changes).
• Oversee development and sustainment activities such as supplier reviews, engine build‑test‑teardown events, MERLIN inquiries, and deviation requests.
• Support field investigations and production delivery troubleshooting as needed.

Skills

Project management

AGILE methodologies

Lean Six Sigma

CAM experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-30 Country: United States of America Location: US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110 Position Role Type: Hybrid 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: None/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

• As a Senior Project Engineer, you will provide leadership and project management to a cross‑functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) responsible for part‑level ownership throughout the entire lifecycle—design, validation, production, and field sustainment.
• You will guide technical execution, manage program commitments, and ensure the team meets Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) goals.
• Support IPT activities across design, structural analysis, durability, aero, materials, and manufacturing engineering.
• Drive technical execution and program performance, including risk management, issue resolution, and key review readiness.
• Plan and manage budgets, schedules, and technical metrics in collaboration with the CIPT.
• Ensure proper communication, risk closure, and alignment to program requirements.
• Coordinate and support engineering design updates and changes (Class I & Class II Engineering Changes).
• Oversee development and sustainment activities such as supplier and manufacturing reviews, engine build‑test‑teardown events, ACIs (Analytical Condition Inspections), FMRs (Failure Malfunction Reports), MERLIN field inquiries, and deviation requests.
• Support field investigations and production delivery troubleshooting as needed.
• English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English.
• Travel up to 10% domestically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5 years of engineering experience or an Advanced degree with 3 years of engineering experience.
• 3 years of project management experience.
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Prior experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and familiarity with bid and proposal cost estimating for military programs.
• Experience with AGILE methodologies.
• Knowledge of CORE, Lean Six Sigma, and QCPC processes.

What We Offer

• Employee Scholar Program

Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles Engineering 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.

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: Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis. 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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.