Date Posted:2026-07-13
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: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.
Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status: Not Required
Pratt & Whitney Hot Section Engineering is seeking a highly motivated
Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead for our GTF and Commercial Technology Fuel Nozzles. In this very visible role, you will drive technical execution for all fuel nozzle related tasks, investigations, and new product designs.
Only candidates internal to Pratt & Whitney Engineering will be considered for this role.What You Will Do:- Partner with Geared Turbofan (24K, 30K & GTFA) and Commercial Technology CIPT Leaders and Deputies, providing part-level ownership and accountability (cradle to grave), as defined in PW 1.5 L2 Integrated Program Deployment procedure and RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM).
- Lead multi-functional IPT(s) for GTF and commercial technology fuel nozzles within Hot Section Engineering. Manage, identify, and close key technical risks and issues, ensuring each item has a defined action plan, measurable progress, and closure within agreed timelines while leveraging RLPM Operating Norms
- Maintain responsibility for fuel nozzles across a large operational fleet by managing active field investigations, safety issues, and fleet management programs
- Lead the IPT in identifying, managing, and closing key technical risks and issues, ensuring each item has a defined action plan, measurable progress, and closure within agreed timelines.
- Guide the IPT through successful technical and program reviews by setting clear preparation milestones, validating technical content, and ensuring all deliverables meet program standards.
- Represent the IPT in interactions and presentations with Customers, SIPT, IPMT, and Senior Leadership, delivering concise, accurate, and timely technical and program updates.
- Support our CIPT Deputies in the management of engineering resources (budget and headcount) required to maintain task schedules
- Provide close engagement and support to external fuel nozzle suppliers.
- Domestic travel up to 10%
Qualifications You Must Have:- Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
- 8 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of related engineering experience.
Qualifications We Prefer:- Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Aerospace or turbofan engine industry experience
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Familiarity with gas turbine fuel nozzles, fuel components, and/or fuel systems
- Understanding of Pratt & Whitney's Leadership Operating Model (LOM) or similar
Proven ability to lead teams and drive strategic initiatives - Resourceful problem-solver for complex vendor- and customer-facing issues
Continuous Improvement background (LEAN, CORE, ACE, Six Sigma) - Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Experience working across functions and organizational levels - Results-driven approach with a track record of task completion
Experience as an IPT Leader or similar role - Project management skills and familiarity with tools such as Agile, risk-based decision making, proposal development, task baselining, EVMS, and SAP
What We Offer:- Eligible for Relocation
- Benefits
Learn More & Apply Now!Department/Segment Overview: Hot Section Engineering (HSE)Hot Section Engineering is responsible for the design, development, technology maturation and in service support of all diffuser cases, combustors, turbines (vanes, blades, rotors and cases), augmenters (military), nozzles and associated fuel systems for all military, commercial and industrial engine models and radial auxiliary power units.
Technical disciplines in HSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Durability and Product Definition.
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
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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.
