Program Chief Engineer, CCA Programs (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-07-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

If you seek to work in a dynamic environment and possess the motivation to convert new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.  Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Engineering (MEE) is seeking a Program Chief Engineer for CCA (Collaborative Combat Aircraft) Programs.  This on-site position will require activity primarily in East Hartford, CT. 

What You Will Do:

As Program Chief Engineer, this role is responsible in providing strategic and technical direction to launch, develop, and mature for Military Engines strategic programs and products. This will include both technical vision and direction through the IPD process, engagement with strategic and business development teams within the PMO, and deep partnership with external customers and other DoD entities. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Provide strategic, technical and leadership for engineering team responsible for developing propulsion for strategic programs 

• Lead the Strategic Programs SIPT  

• Represent Engineering on Strategic Programs IPMT 

• Formulate and collaborate on product and technical strategy for key Military Engine programs 

• Collaborate with other Military Engines SIPTs/IPMTs via the EIC construct 

• Support customer and partner engagements 

• 10-20% travel is anticipated 

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required.

• 12+ years of Engineering experience, or 10+ years with an advanced degree.

• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Embraces our Leadership Operating Model and exhibits the behaviors 

• Technical and strategic leadership experience 

• Active DoD Security Clearance 

• Familiarity with engineering development processes 

• Highly motivated, able to work across organizational boundaries and have an exceptional customer focus. 

What We Offer:

• Benefits

• Relocation Package

Learn More & Apply Now!

What is my role type? In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.

This role is:

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

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.

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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, v