Project Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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 customer-focused, technically proficient Project Engineer to join our Mechanical Systems, Externals & Nacelles (MSEN) engineering organization. MSEN is a dynamic team responsible for the design, development, integration, and certification of gas turbine engine systems supporting our commercial engine programs. In this role, you will lead cross-functional engineering activities supporting the GTF and V2500/C390 programs. You'll collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, customers, and airframers to drive project execution, resolve technical challenges, and deliver innovative solutions that meet program objectives for cost, schedule, quality, and performance.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate engineering activities and technical task execution with suppliers, customers, airframers, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful program delivery.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and execution plans to achieve program milestones and on-time task completion.
• Communicate project status, key performance metrics, risks, and mitigation plans to the Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) and Engine Design & System Integration (EDSI) leadership.
• Lead Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and airframers to drive alignment, resolve issues, and support timely decision-making.
• Coordinate field support activities, including customer support documentation and leak testing with Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities to ensure product performance and customer satisfaction.
• Travel: 15% (Domestic and International).

What You Will Learn:

• Gain experience managing engineering projects from planning through execution by coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, suppliers, customers, and airframers.
• Develop expertise in working directly with customers, suppliers, MRO facilities, and airframers to resolve technical issues, support field activities, and ensure successful product delivery.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and Agile workflows while presenting program status to leadership and facilitating IPT meetings.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, and 2 years of relevant engineering experience; or an Advanced degree in a related field.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with Pratt & Whitney's Leadership Operating Model or a comparable project execution framework.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to develop creative solutions for complex technical and business challenges.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and working directly with customers, suppliers, and external partners.

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Department/Segment Overview:
 

Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN): The MSEN Engineering organization is responsible for the design, development, and in-service support of power transmission systems, bearing compartment and rotor support design and analysis, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging and architecture, as well as nacelles for commercial and military engine models. Technical disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, System Modeling, Mechanical Design analysis for bearings, gears, and seals, and fluid-thermal modeling of associated components and systems.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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