Senior Project Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Project Engineer 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 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

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree and 3 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

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.