Sr. Principal Project Engineer; Turbo Jet (Onsite)

RTX • Jupiter, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Principal Project Engineer will oversee and improve designs, manufacturing, and engine test processes for legacy and new-production military turbojet products in the Fighter & Mobility Auxiliary Power Unit & Turbojet business group. The role has a particular focus on transitioning small military turbojet engine products from development to production while ensuring compliance with industry standards and company protocols. It combines senior-level technical leadership, communication, and mentoring responsibilities to help ensure complex engine systems are safe, reliable, and compliant.

The position leads production-transition planning and execution, supports System Integrated Product Teams, advises engineering leadership on significant technical issues, and leads engine testing, investigations, and improvement initiatives. It also coordinates supplier relationships and cross-functional teams, manages production risks, and mentors less experienced engineers. The role is onsite at the manufacturing campus in Jupiter, Florida, and requires travel of up to 20%. U.S. citizenship is required; the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance is also required, although a clearance is not currently required for the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance and authorized to access information under this program or contract.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%, including to corporate or module centers, customers, and suppliers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Agile development methodology.
• Extensive project engineering or program management experience, including system integration and test management in a highly matrixed organization involving team members, suppliers, and customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for handling 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

• Lead and manage production-transition planning and execution for new small military turbojet products, including manufacturing processes, quality-control measures, and supply-chain logistics, while meeting project timelines, budgets, and quality metrics.
• Provide System Integrated Product Team (SIPT) support to develop, manage, and deliver complex engine systems and resolve development-to-production transition issues.
• Advise engineering leadership as a subject matter expert on significant technical issues.
• Lead root-cause investigations and analyses of engine and engine-component failures and identify corrective actions.
• Lead and coordinate small-engine-system performance and certification testing to meet regulatory and customer requirements.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor relationships to support timely component delivery and compliance with specifications.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for manufacturing challenges, including material shortages, process bottlenecks, and supplier dependencies.
• Lead or support cost-reduction and production-yield improvement initiatives, including associated engineering changes (PCIR).
• Disposition Quality Notifications (QNs) and Supplier Required Information (eSRI) records.
• Champion continuous improvement, document and transfer developed knowledge, establish best practices, and implement tools and technologies to meet department objectives.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers, lead cross-functional technical teams, and assist engineering leadership with staff competency assessments and proficiency development.

Benefits

• Relocation package
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior