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

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a leader in aircraft engines and systems, invites a Senior Project Engineer to guide an IPT responsible for part-level ownership from design through field sustainment. You will manage technical execution, risk, and program commitments while coordinating cross-functional teams across integral lifecycle stages.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, and metrics, lead engineering changes, support supplier reviews, and assist field investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5 years of engineering experience or 3 years with an advanced degree.
• 3 years of project management experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required to access program information.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional IPT for part-level ownership across design, validation, production, and field sustainment.
• Guide technical execution, manage program commitments, and achieve CIPT goals.
• Support IPT activities across design, structural analysis, durability, aero, materials, and manufacturing.
• Drive technical execution and program performance including risk management and issue resolution.
• Plan and manage budgets, schedules, and technical metrics with CIPT.
• Ensure communication, risk closure, and alignment to requirements.
• Coordinate engineering design updates (Class I & II Engineering Changes).
• Oversee supplier and manufacturing reviews, engine build-test-teardown, ACIs, FMRs, MERLIN inquiries, deviation requests.
• Support field investigations and production delivery troubleshooting.
• Travel up to 10% domestically.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Location: US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110

Date Posted: 2026-10-01

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 You Must Have

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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

What Is My Role Type

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.

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