Senior Technical Powerplant Engineer I

MTU•Rocky Hill, CT

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

MTU is looking for an experienced engineer to join us for an opportunity to progress their career through meaningful work in a collaborative environment. We are committed to building your engineering expertise, gas turbine hardware knowledge and project management skills. Our company offers a comprehensive set of benefits so that you can select what best meets your needs. We also promote a healthy work-life balance through a hybrid work schedule, flexible work arrangements, and paid time off. MTU AENA employees drive their own success in an environment that celebrates achievements. Reporting to the Powerplant Engineering (PPE) Manager, the Senior Technical Powerplant Engineer I is a key technical contributor responsible for developing, governing, and optimizing the documentation and technical guidance required to support gas turbine engine overhauls across global customer fleets. In this role, you will provide technical insight into engine maintenance strategies, influence cost-driven decision-making for Fleet Management Program (FMP) MRO contracts, and serve as a technical escalation point for complex overhaul topics—balancing cost efficiency, reliability, and engine safety across the Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field
5-12+ years of relevant engineering experience (gas turbine, MRO, or powerplant strongly preferred)
Demonstrate strategic thinking; anticipate downstream impacts of technical, commercial, and operational decisions
Operate with a strong sense of urgency and accountability, prioritize actions that protect engine safety, reliability, and program cost objectives
Pursue continuous improvement and self-development; actively shares knowledge to elevate team capability
Demonstrate success influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving complex tasks to closure
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
Eligible to work in the United States without Sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with engine hardware, MRO shop visit activity, fleet management, or maintenance program cost analysis preferred
Experience in a customer facing role, handling multiple projects, collaborating with fleet managers and airlines or lessors strongly preferred
Strong communication skills and customer engagement abilities highly desirable
Proven ability to independently lead technical initiatives with minimal supervision
Demonstrated technical competence in related discipline
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership for Engine Shop Visits - Lead oversight of engine shop visits under FMP, Fixed-Price Agreements, and Maintenance Cost Guarantees, ensure technical and commercial outcomes meet program objectives while upholding flight safety
Trusted Engineering Advisor - Provide expert technical recommendations to Fleet Technical Managers, Resident Center Managers, and Powerplant Engineers worldwide; influence workscopes and disposition decisions for best overall lifecycle value
Advanced Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis - Support and guide investigations for fleet-wide or engine-specific events, develop data-driven recommendations that improve engine time-on-wing, reliability, and overhaul cost structures
Strategic Cost & Technical Decision Support - Drive shop-visit cost analyses and present technical and financial insights to Fleet Managers and Engine Services Finance at Pratt & Whitney (P&W) to inform cost-reduction and maintenance strategy decisions
Vendor & Outsource Oversight - Define technical expectations, validate quality of output, and ensure alignment with MTU standards for outsourced workscope execution
Mentorship & Knowledge Development - Coach and support early-career Powerplant Engineers; promote best practices, continuous learning, and technical rigor across the team