Date Posted:2026-09-23
Country:United States of America
Location:US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-CWSTF ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG CWSTF
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
What You Will Do- The engineer in this position will provide project skills and management to the CIPT with a focus in validation supporting development, engine build, instrumentation, and engine test of Pratt and Whitney's F135 ECU High Compressor. The engineer will ensure all HPC milestones are met in support of the Propulsion Validation Plan.
- The engineer will work with the Validation Lead to plan and manage Test job Requests, DECXs, instrumentation requirements, and engine build. The engineer will be able to represent the IPT to internal and external customers when required.
- Coordinate with Integrated Product Team Leads and the Product Safety, Certification, and Validation group to meet validation requirements and meet engine test & build milestones.
- Direct activities using Agile methodology to plan and manage schedule for approximately 14 test engines with builds split between Connecticut and Florida in accordance with program negotiated deliverables.
- Prepare and present status and technical content to CIPT and Compression Systems Engineering management
What You Will Learn- Management of development test engine build
- All aspects of the validation phase of a development engine program
- Agile Framework
- CAM (Cost Account Management)
Qualifications You Must Have - Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering degree with 5+ years experience OR
- Master's in Engineering or MBA, with 3+ years' experience
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Qualifications We Prefer- MS in Engineering or MBA
- Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
- Experience in management of test engine requirements
- Prior team leadership experience or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to organize and execute several components of complex tasks.
- Trained CAM & Proficiency with Teamcenter, MS Project or other scheduling software and SAP a plus.
- The ability to operate across a wide range of disciplines and management levels with both internal and external customers to ensure that task requirements are met.
Learn More & Apply NowCompression Systems Engineering (CSE)Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products.
Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition.
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 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.
