Hot Section Engineering - Sr. Project Engineer P3 (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

What you Will Do:

Pratt and Whitney Hot Section Engineering (HSE) team is looking for a highly motivated and experienced engineer to join its team as a Senior Project Engineer to support our HSE Geared Turbofan (GTF) team. The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for part-level ownership, task planning, and execution to ensure the IPT achieves goals for the Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT).  The IPT has responsibility for the entire life cycle of the part and as such the Senior Project Engineer will be engaged in activities ranging from validation testing to Engineering Changes, from production delivery support to field support and investigations. 

Qualified candidates need to be able to effectively participate within a team of individuals to meet requirements and achieve goals.  Candidates need to be technically proficient, communicate effectively, and be customer focused to meet the aggressive demands of the GTF engine programs.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide project management to the Integrated Product Team (IPT) that includes design, structural, durability, aero, materials, and manufacturing engineers. 
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets for the IPT in collaboration with the CIPT (Component Integration Product Team). 
• Be accountable to the CIPT for part level project management, including budget and schedule management, risk management, and execution to program requirements. 
• Track project progress and communicate status and forecasts related to schedule, budget, and technical requirements to the CIPT and management as appropriate. 
• Facilitate project tasks with various functional organizations across the enterprise (such as procurement, manufacturing, validation, etc.) to ensure alignment with overall project objectives. 
• Manage hardware and validation related activities for the IPT, including working with support organization on the execution of hardware delivery and appropriate planning / execution of any required validation / testing activities. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 5 years of engineering experience or 3 years with an advanced degree

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships. 
  Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and risk management skills. 
• Focus on results with the ability to drive projects to successful completion. 
• Experience and understanding of project management and planning, including budget / schedule management, including toolsets (e.g., Agile, SAP, Primavera, and/or MS Project). 
• Hot section gas turbine component and/or module level experience. 
• Experience executing Engineering Changes through the Product Change and Incorporation Review process (PCIR). 
• Experience with Smartsheets, Jira, and/or Confluence

What We Offer:

• Benefits
• Relocation Assistance

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