Integrated Product Team Lead (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

1d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead with strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders to successfully drive technical execution for the critical F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) Mechanical System project team. Based within our Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) organization, you will take part-level ownership of core bearing compartments (including bearings, seals, and housings). In this high-visibility role, you will spearhead Component IPT (CIPT) task planning, manage key supplier and customer interfaces, and leverage your full-lifecycle engineering experience—from initial design through field support—to deliver next-generation military propulsion milestones.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience within the aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, military, or logistics industries leading complex engineering projects or cross-functional technical teams managing technical risks, engineering execution, or product development activities.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
Aerospace or Turbofan Engine industry experience.
Basic understanding of Pratt & Whitney’s Leadership Operating Model (LOM) or similar.
Organizational and project management skills (PMP certification).
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence teams in strategic projects and initiatives.
Resourcefulness with the ability to find solutions and solve complex problems (both vendor- and customer-facing).
Continuous Improvement experience, and/or LEAN, CORE, ACE, Six-Sigma training.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
Utilization of Microsoft Office, Solumina, SAP, Teamcenter, etc.

Responsibilities

Accountable, part-level ownership on behalf of the CIPT, ensuring timely communication, proactive risk management, and consistent execution of all assigned program requirements.
Lead the IPT in identifying, managing, and closing key technical risks and issues, ensuring each item has a defined action plan, measurable progress, and closure within agreed timelines.
Guide the IPT through successful technical and program reviews by setting clear preparation milestones, validating technical content, and ensuring all deliverables meet program standards.
Manage IPT budgets and schedules by monitoring performance against established baselines, addressing variances promptly, and ensuring on‑time and on‑budget delivery of commitments.
Drive IPT technical and business metrics by establishing measurable targets, tracking performance, and implementing corrective actions to ensure alignment with program goals.
Represent the IPT in interactions and presentations with Customers, the SIPT, IPMT, and Senior Leadership, delivering concise, accurate, and timely technical and program updates.
Provide technical support for validation engine builds and engine test activities, ensuring required tasks are completed accurately, safely, and within scheduled test windows.