Integrated Product Team Lead - Nacelle (Onsite)

RTX • East Hartford, CT

5d • $107,500 - $204,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead - Nacelle to support our Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering organization to champion part-level ownership, driving technical execution, risk management, and budget alignment from validation through senior-level delivery.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field and 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience includes project management and technical engineering.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of Pratt & Whitney’s Leadership Operating Model (LOM) or similar.
• Background in aircraft structures, propulsion systems, or engine components, with experience in engine validation testing (like air leakage or pressure testing).
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and driving projects through formal aerospace milestones (e.g., PDR/CDR) without needing direct managerial authority.
• Experience managing project schedules, tracking engineering metrics, and keeping team budgets aligned with program requirements.
• PMP certification.
• Confidence presenting complex technical data and risk mitigation plans directly to senior management and aerospace customers.
• Proven track record of mentoring and providing strategic technical guidance to junior engineers to elevate team performance and accelerate skill development.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of accountability to the CIPT for all program requirements, driving seamless communication, risk management, and part-level ownership.
• Lead the Integrated Product Team (IPT) through successful technical and program milestones, ensuring the proactive management and closure of critical technical risks.
• Oversee IPT financial allocations and project timelines to ensure absolute alignment with strict program delivery requirements.
• Direct and monitor IPT technical and business metrics, ensuring team outputs consistently meet or exceed established standards.
• Present to and collaborate with Customers, Senior Management, the System Integrated Product Team (SIPT), and the Integrated Program Management Team (IPMT).
• Provide technical support for validation engine build and engine test activities.
• Provide critical technical support for validation engine builds and testing activities, including leading Nacelle Air Leakage Checks directly with the customer.
• Travel up to 15% (Domestic and International).

Benefits

• Eligible for Relocation.
• 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.
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior