Principal Project Engineer (P4) - Onsite

Date Posted:

2025-05-01

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:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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?

Pratt & Whitney's Mechanical Systems, Externals and Nacelles (MSEN) organization seeks a highly motivated and experienced engineer to serve as Principal Project Engineer for our 30K Externals program. The successful candidate will combine technical excellence with strong communication skills to drive engineering solutions, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure program success in our demanding 30K engine program.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for parts (ex. Tubes, Brackets, etc.) within the Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT). Key activities include task planning and execution to ensure the IPT achieves overall component goals; Support the IPT through successful technical, program reviews, and business metrics; support the Integrated Product Team budget and schedule according to program requirements.
• Direct interfacing with engineering management, program management, suppliers, and customers. 
• Accountable to CIPT for part-level ownership, risk management, and execution of program requirements.
• Supports production needs through eSRI, eQN and Class II or Must Conform Support.
• Participate in Customer, System Integrated Product Team,  Integrated Program Management Team, and Senior Management interaction and presentations.
• Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of experience in Manufacturing, Military, Logistics, Aerospace, or Aviation industry; or an Advanced degree and 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Military, Logistics, Aerospace, or Aviation industry.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Aerospace or Turbofan Engine industry experience; Experience in design, manufacture, development, validation, entry into service, and field support.
• Continuous Improvement experience, and/or CORE, ACE, Six-Sigma training.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, SAP, and Teamcenter.

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Department/Segment Overview: The Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles 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.

What is your 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