Senior Sustaining Project Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Troy, East Waco (OH, TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with match

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced engineer for sustainment of in-service wheel and brake programs at our US site in Ohio. You will evaluate changes, coordinate with manufacturing, suppliers and customers, and support resolution of manufacturing issues.

The role requires a STEM degree with significant experience (or an advanced degree with relevant experience) and strong ability to read drawings and 3D models. Onsite work with extensive collaboration across teams is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 5+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and 3D models including basic GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate among manufacturing sites, customers, and suppliers to develop project plans for product or process changes.
• Assess costs, benefits, product impacts, risks, and contractual implications of proposed changes.
• Procure test materials, develop/test plans, analyze data, and provide conclusions.
• Prepare engineering reports for documentation, change justification, and customer notifications.
• Assist with timely resolution of urgent manufacturing problems.
• Maintain drawings, specifications, and BOMs for in-service programs.

Skills

Mechanical drawings

3D models

GD&T

CAD software

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-OH-TROY-101 ~ 101 Waco St ~ WACO Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. 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 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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market.

The role involves sustainment of in-service aircraft wheel and brake programs through evaluation, planning, testing, and implementation of proposed changes. Changes may be associated with quality improvements, cost reductions, supply security, manufacturing efficiency, or design modifications related to wheel and brake components. In addition to managing longer-term projects, this position supports resolution of day-to-day manufacturing and supply chain issues including evaluation and disposition of non-conforming product via material review board (MRB) process.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate among manufacturing sites, customers, and suppliers to develop project plans for product or process changes.
• Assess costs, benefits, product impacts, risks, and contractual or regulatory implications of proposed changes.
• Procure test materials, develop and execute test plans, process and analyze data, and develop conclusions and recommendations.
• Prepare engineering reports for internal documentation, change justification, and customer notifications.
• Assist with timely resolution of urgent manufacturing problems.
• Maintain drawings, specifications, and BOMs for in-service programs.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience. Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and 3D models, including basic GD&T principles.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Forging and grain flow evaluation experience.
• Coating and corrosion awareness experience.
• Independent problem solving.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Collaboration with design, quality, and manufacturing.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• 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
• And more!

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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: 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.