Job Description

Date Posted: 2025-08-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

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 certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building, and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country, or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Pratt & Whitney's Mechanical Systems, Externals and Nacelles (MSEN) organization seeks a highly motivated and experienced engineer to serve as Principal Project Engineer for our 30K Externals program. The successful candidate will combine technical excellence with strong communication skills to drive engineering solutions, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure program success in our demanding 30K engine program.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for parts (ex. Tubes, Brackets, etc.) within the Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT). Key activities include task planning and execution to ensure the IPT achieves overall component goals; Support the IPT through successful technical, program reviews, and business metrics; support the Integrated Product Team budget and schedule according to program requirements.
• Direct interfacing with engineering management, program management, suppliers, and customers. 
• Accountable to CIPT for part-level ownership, risk management, and execution of program requirements.
• Supports production needs through eSRI, eQN and Class II or Must Conform Support.
• Participate in Customer, System Integrated Product Team, Integrated Program Management Team, and Senior Management interaction and presentations.
• Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of experience in Manufacturing, Military, Logistics, Aerospace, or Aviation industry; or an Advanced degree and 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Military, Logistics, Aerospace, or Aviation industry.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Aerospace or Turbofan Engine industry experience; Experience in design, manufacture, development, validation, entry into service, and field support.
• Continuous Improvement experience, and/or CORE, ACE, Six-Sigma training.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, SAP, and Teamcenter.

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Department/Segment Overview : The Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles Engineering organization 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. Technical disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, System Modeling, Mechanical Design analysis for bearings, gears, and seals, and fluid-thermal modeling of associated components and systems.

What is your 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:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

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