HSE Advanced Airfoil Castings Principal Project Engineer P4 (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-05-13

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 information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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

Come ready to explore and youll find a place where your talent takes flightbeyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and well 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 thats 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?

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 Principal Project Engineer and Technology Owner for Advanced Airfoil Castings.

This is a new role offering a rare opportunity to own and drive a strategic vision for future Airfoil Castings that will be a critical component to future program successes. As the Principal Project Engineer and Airfoil Castings Technology Owner you will be a member of the Airfoil Casting Design and Manufacturing Team (ACDMT) working with technical experts and Program Chief Engineers to drive a vision for a 10-year roadmap that addresses airfoil casting needs across multiple jet engine programs. This vision takes into consideration all aspects of advanced airfoil castings from design through delivery.

The preferred candidate for this job will have the ability to gather input across multiple sources, think and operate strategically, and communicate a vision through Program Management and Executive levels. This role covers all elements related to Airfoil Casting Technology, including technology identification, planning and scheduling, funding strategies and budgeting, hardware ordering and tracking, development task execution, validation planning and execution, and deployment to current and future programs. The Principal Project Engineer and Airfoil Castings Technology Owner will function within a broad team to execute a strategic plan and meet demanding goals. Qualified candidates must be technically proficient, communicate effectively, have demonstrated strong leadership skills, and be able to support multiple customers. Experience in airfoil design and casting processes is preferred.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide Project Engineering support of the Advanced Casting Design and Manufacturing Team (ACDMT) and lead through successful design, technology, validation, and program reviews inclusive of risk identification and mitigation.
• Accountable to Hot Section Engineering (HSE) leadership for driving a 10-year roadmap for advancing Airfoil castings.
• Identification of critical technologies and development of validation strategies through incorporation into engines, including Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
• Ensure Intellectual Property strategy developed and maintained throughout the life cycle of the vision.
• Responsible for all elements of ACDMT project management, including project planning, schedule management, budget management, risk management, and execution to program requirements. Includes communication of status and forecasts to management.
• Participate in and lead Customer, Engineering, and Senior Management/Executive discussions and presentations on the future state of Airfoil castings.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 8 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced Degree and 5 years experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, technical writing and engineering presentations to all levels of Engineering and Program management.
• Familiarity with Turbine Airfoil design and casting process.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working across functions, organizations and management.
• 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 and Agile principals (e.g., SAP, Agile, JIRA, Primavera and/or MS Project).
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Active Security Clearance

What We Offer

• Benefits
• Relocation Assistance

Learn More & Apply Now!

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. Weve 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 employees personal responsibility

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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 candidates 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 companys 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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