Principal Project Engineer - Compression Systems (Onsite) P4

RTX•East Hartford, CT

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a proactive, goal-oriented, detail-focused Principal Project Engineer to lead a large, highly visible Integrated Product Team (IPT) in Compression Systems Engineering. The selected candidate will provide leadership to the GTF Fan/LPC Module team and own execution of production- and sustainment-phase program tasks. The role includes coordinating engineering responses to field, safety, and production issues; executing engineering changes; managing task budgets and schedules; and representing the IPT in technical, customer, and management reviews. The position is onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut, with travel opportunities of up to 10% within the United States and Japan supply chain. The position offers product lifecycle experience in production and sustainment, including safety, field service support, investigations, producibility, and engineering changes through the PCIR process. The successful candidate will develop IPT/CIPT leadership and program execution skills, deepen technical knowledge of aeroengine compression hardware, and strengthen leadership, communication, problem-solving, and continuous-improvement capabilities. It is described as a high-visibility pathway for future career growth. Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in-service support of fans and low- and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models, as well as identifying and maturing new technologies. Its technical disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 or more years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in STEM and 5 or more years of experience.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
Aerospace or jet-engine industry experience; gas-turbine compressor experience and design-development experience are highly desirable.
Experience in a team-leader role or similar task-leadership position.
Excellent verbal communication, technical writing, and technical-presentation skills, including presenting to all levels of management.
Working proficiency with project-management tools, including MS Office, SAP, Teamcenter, MS Project, Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet.
Experience with traditional/Waterfall and Agile project management, including Scrum and Kanban.
Thorough understanding of continuous-improvement principles, such as Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) and Quality Control Process Charts (QCPC).
Demonstrated skills consistent with the Pratt & Whitney Leadership Operating Model.
Ability to follow and contribute to Engineering Knowledge System (EKS) content.

Responsibilities

Own part-level Integrated Product Team execution.
Coordinate and lead a team to meet task and technical requirements.
Identify and address project problems; analyze gathered data; develop solutions and recommendations to solve problems, meet deadlines, and optimize performance, cost, and producibility.
Work with IPT members across disciplines, organizations, and corporate partnerships to respond to field, safety, and production issues and execute engineering changes.
Lead IPT and technical program reviews; represent the IPT in customer, SIPT, IPMT, and senior-management interactions; respond to questions and coordinate IPT responses to feedback.
Perform budget-owner duties for the task, track progress, and identify and resolve risks to minimize disruption to project budgets and schedules.
Mentor and help develop other Project Engineers on the team.
Actively participate in continuous-improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Relocation eligibility.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
401(k) match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee assistance program.
Employee Scholar Program.
Parental leave.
Paid time off.
Holidays.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.