Senior Project Engineer (Onsite)
About The Position
Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join its Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering organization. The role leads cross-functional engineering projects supporting the development and delivery of advanced aerospace propulsion systems. The engineer manages project scope, schedule, budget, technical risks, deliverables, and stakeholder communication, partnering with engineering, program management, operations, and leadership teams to achieve program outcomes. The position supports complex aerospace programs and includes engineering change execution, risk assessments, investigations, mitigation planning, performance analysis, proposal development, and Earned Value Management reporting. It is classified as onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut, with 5% domestic travel. U.S. citizenship is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field and 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience.
- Relevant experience in aerospace and/or project management.
- U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Results-oriented approach and ability to drive tasks through to successful completion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teamcenter, SAP, Microsoft Project, or other project management software.
- Sound judgment, professionalism, and business maturity.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional engineering projects and manage scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables to achieve program milestones on time and within budget.
- Prepare and present technical and program status updates to the Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) and Pratt & Whitney leadership, communicating progress, risks, and required actions.
- Lead engineering change execution, risk assessments, investigations, and mitigation planning to reduce cost, schedule, and technical exposure throughout the project lifecycle.
- Analyze performance data to identify issues, develop solutions, and improve efficiency while minimizing disruption to project operations.
- Support proposal efforts by developing Basis of Estimate (BOE) materials.
- Prepare Earned Value Management (EVM) reports for tasks requiring EVMS compliance.
Benefits
- Eligible for relocation.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and 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.
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
