Senior Project Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for 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 successful program outcomes. The position is onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut, with 5% domestic travel. The MSEN organization designs, develops, and supports power transmission systems, bearing compartments and rotor supports, oil and thermal management systems, engine external packaging and architecture, and nacelles for commercial and military engine models. Its technical disciplines include project engineering, mechanical design, structural analysis, product definition, system modeling, bearing, gear and seal analysis, and fluid-thermal modeling.

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; 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, managing scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables to meet 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) documents and preparing 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, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.