Certification Specialist - Principal Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves learning the commercial engine certification process and applying it for active commercial certification programs, including the NGPF (Next Generation Product Family) Programs. The specialist will collaborate with existing certification specialists, ODA Unit Members, CIPTs, other systems disciplines, and technical specialists to support the development of substantiation plans and reports for initial engine model certification activity and post-certification design changes. Responsibilities include tracking certification deliverables through various stages of the certification process and coordinating with members of various engine program SIPTs (System Integrated Product Teams). The role also involves leading validation projects (via the FAA) for certified products through foreign regulators, following established agreements. Upon becoming fully proficient, the individual may be eligible to become an ODA unit member with FAA delegated authority, providing dedicated support to one or more specific engine programs. Travel is up to 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
8 years of engineering experience or an Advanced degree with 5 years of engineering experience
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Strong engine technical knowledge
Familiarity with the FAA Type Certification process (FAR 21) and FAA certification design standards (FAR 33, 34, 25)
Experience within one or more P&W engineering organizations while supporting prior certification or post certification activities (Validation, Test, Performance, Structures, Hot Section, Cold Section, etc.)

Responsibilities

Learn the commercial engine certification process and apply it for the active commercial certification programs including the NGPF (Next Generation Product Family) Programs.
Collaborate with existing certification specialists, ODA Unit Members, CIPTs, other systems disciplines and technical specialists to support development of substantiation plans and reports for initial engine model certification activity and post certification design changes.
Track certification deliverables through the various steps of the certification process and coordinate with members of the various engine program SIPTs (System Integrated Product Teams).
Lead validation projects (via the FAA) for certified product through foreign regulators following established agreements.
Eventually be eligible as an ODA unit member with FAA delegated authority providing dedicated support to one or more specific engine programs.