Sr. Principal Engineer Project Engineering (Onsite)

RTX•Jupiter, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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. The Sr. Principal Engineer, Lead Project Engineer will be primary technical leader and primary decision maker for all engineering activities for the Pratt & Whitney APU/Turbojet development programs assigned. As a senior leader, this position requires technical expertise, advanced problem-solving capabilities, and a commitment to mentoring engineering teams. The role is responsible for ensuring that complex engine power systems are designed, developed, and delivered to meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. This role operates within the Fighter & Mobility Auxiliary Power Unit and Turbojet business group requiring a keen focus on improving cost, quality, and efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
Minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
U.S. Person or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.
Travel 20% max – to corporate/module centers, customers, supplier visits

Nice To Haves

(Siemens) Teamcenter, (MS) Project, (MS) PowerPoint and (MS) Excel experience
Extensive project engineering or program management experience including system integration and test management working across a highly matrixed organization, including team members, suppliers, and customers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to handle complex technical information
Specific experience in gas turbine engine operations, control systems, and integration
Strong knowledge of industry regulations and FAA certification standards for aerospace propulsion systems

Responsibilities

Technical execution of engineering activities for programs
Manage the assigned program activity in alignment with the respective PW Management system manual processes as well as all other applicable project management procedures.
Ensure all engineering activity is appropriately planned, baselined, and tracked via Earn Value Management Systems (EVMS).
Ensure all IPTs are tracking to their plans.
Manage overall program milestones through tracking and providing execution communication
Coordinate overall program technical communications
Ensure technical scope changes are coordinated with the program management team leadership
Communicate effectively (verbally and written) to program team, management, and customers
Drive world class reliability through fleet monitoring and field investigations / Relentless Root Cause & Corrective Action activities
Work with PW functional discipline managers to ensure proper resource plans are in place
Maintain overall program technical risk assessment including the identification of program level technical risk mitigation plans and establishing and tracking tasks to reduce risk
Provide technical mentoring and guidance to less experienced engineers and lead cross functional technical teams with a commitment to developing junior engineers and assisting engineering leadership with staff competency assessments and proficiency development.