Date Posted:

2026-10-30

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’s Mechanical Systems, Externals and Nacelles (MSEN) team is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support part-level engineering ownership and Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) execution. In this role, you will coordinate technical activities, manage risks, and support program goals for mechanical components while collaborating with engineering leadership, program management, suppliers, and customers.

 

What You Will Do:

• Own part-level engineering support for components such as bearings, seals, gears, bearing compartments, and pumps, ensuring communication, risk management, and execution meet program requirements.
• Support the IPT in identifying, managing, and resolving key technical risks and issues.
• Coordinate successful technical and program reviews, ensuring readiness and alignment with program objectives.
• Support IPT budget, schedule, technical performance, and business metrics to meet program requirements.
• Participate in customer, System Integrated Product Team, Integrated Program Management Team, and senior management meetings and presentations, and provide technical support for validation engine builds and engine testing.

 

Travel Requirements: less than 10% (Domestic and International).

 

What You Will Learn:

• Part-level engineering ownership and component integration within MSEN.
• Technical risk management and issue resolution in an aerospace engineering environment.
• Integrated Product Team planning, execution, budgeting, scheduling, and performance tracking.
• Customer, supplier, and cross-functional collaboration, including technical and program reviews.
• Engine validation builds, engine testing, and continuous improvement practices.

 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of prior relevant engineering experience supporting  program requirements, schedules, and customer-focused objectives.

 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Aerospace or turbofan engine industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and coordinate across teams on strategic projects and initiatives.
• Strong organizational, project management, presentation, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex topics.
• Customer-focused approach to solving complex supplier and customer problems; experience with continuous improvement, LEAN, CORE, or Six Sigma; and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Solumina, SAP, and Teamcenter.

  

Learn More & Apply Now!

 

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 the 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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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