Senior Project Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

7d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering organization. In this role, you will lead cross-functional engineering projects supporting the development and delivery of advanced aerospace propulsion systems. You will drive project execution by managing scope, schedule, budget, technical risks, and stakeholder communication while partnering with engineering, program management, operations, and leadership teams to deliver successful program outcomes.

Requirements

A 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.
Aerospace experience and/or project management experience.
U.S. citizenship is required, 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 with the ability to drive tasks through to successful completion.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teamcenter, SAP, Microsoft Project, or other project management software.
Demonstrated sound judgment, professionalism, and business maturity.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional engineering projects by managing scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables to achieve program milestones on time and within budget.
Prepare and present technical and program status updates to CIPT (Component Integrated Product Team) and Pratt & Whitney leadership, clearly communicating progress, risks, and required actions.
Lead engineering change execution, risk assessments, and mitigation planning to reduce cost, schedule, and technical exposure across the project lifecycle.
Analyze performance data to identify issues, develop solutions, and optimize efficiency while ensuring minimal disruption to project operations.
Support proposal efforts by developing accurate BOEs (Basis of Estimate) and preparing Earned Value Management (EVM) reports for tasks requiring EVMS compliance.