Sustainment Configuration Manager, Assoc Dir - (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 157,200 - 298,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a unit of RTX, seeks an engineering leader to drive configuration management for the F135 Sustainment Engine Core Upgrade and related programs. Onsite in East Hartford, you will collaborate across functions to optimize BoMs, manage changes, and ensure readiness of parts and spares.

The role requires a STEM background, senior engineering experience, and strong communication with customers and management in a matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM required; 12 years engineering experience or an advanced degree with 10 years engineering experience.
• U.S. citizenship required for access to program/contract.
• Strong systems engineering background with technical acumen.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership in cross-functional settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Drive and integrate program requirements to develop configuration management plans and BoM.
• Support Engine Core Upgrade configuration management and transition strategy.
• Support Product Change & Incorporation Review (PCIR) processes.
• Champion configuration optimization efforts and align across the organization.
• Engage in spare parts issues to ensure efficient processes.
• Enable supply chain to optimize resources among part producers.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Customer communication

Strategic leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree with 10+ years engineering experience

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ENG ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ENG

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

About the Role

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.

What You Will Do

• Drive and integrate program requirements to develop strategic configuration management plans that reduce and/or optimize configurations and the applicable Bill of Material (BoM)
• Support the F135 Sustainment Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) lead to the develop and implement the Engine Core Upgrade configuration management and transition strategy
• Support Product Change & Incorporation Review (PCIR) processes
• Champion configuration optimizations efforts and gain alignment across the organization
• Engage in technical issues related to spare parts cold‑starts to ensure efficient and effective processes
• Enable supply chain to optimize resources among part producers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
• 12 years of engineering or an Advanced degree with 10 years of engineering experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Strong systems engineering background with proven technical acumen
• Demonstrated communication, teamwork, and strategic leadership skills
• Proven track record of delivering results in a cross‑functional team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and all levels of management

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly collaborative and comfortable leading across a matrixed enterprise
• Strong analytical thinking and systems integration skills
• Ability to anticipate challenges, develop strategies, and implement effective solutions
• Strong business judgment and customer‑focused mindset

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

Location & Contract

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. Relocation assistance is not provided. 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. 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.

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.

EEO & Diversity

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.

Company Overview

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.