Date Posted:

2026-04-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-JUPITER-ADR ~ 17900 Beeline Hwy ~ ADR BLDG

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.

The Sr. Principal Engineer, Lead Project Engineer will be primary technical leader and primary decision maker for all engineering activities for the Pratt & Whitney APU/Turbojet development programs assigned. As a senior leader, this position requires technical expertise, advanced problem-solving capabilities, and a commitment to mentoring engineering teams. The role is responsible for ensuring that complex engine power systems are designed, developed, and delivered to meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. This role operates within the Fighter & Mobility Auxiliary Power Unit and Turbojet business group requiring a keen focus on improving cost, quality, and efficiency.

What You Will Do:

• Technical execution of engineering activities for programs

• Manage the assigned program activity in alignment with the respective PW Management system manual processes as well as all other applicable project management procedures.

• Ensure all engineering activity is appropriately planned, baselined, and tracked via Earn Value Management Systems (EVMS). Ensure all IPTs are tracking to their plans.

• Manage overall program milestones through tracking and providing execution communication

• Coordinate overall program technical communications

• Ensure technical scope changes are coordinated with the program management team leadership

• Communicate effectively (verbally and written) to program team, management, and customers

• Drive world class reliability through fleet monitoring and field investigations / Relentless Root Cause & Corrective Action activities

• Work with PW functional discipline managers to ensure proper resource plans are in place

• Maintain overall program technical risk assessment including the identification of program level technical risk mitigation plans and establishing and tracking tasks to reduce risk

• Provide technical mentoring and guidance to less experienced engineers and lead cross functional technical teams with a commitment to developing junior engineers and assisting engineering leadership with staff competency assessments and proficiency development.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

• Minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

• U.S. Person or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

• Travel 20% max – to corporate/module centers, customers, supplier visits

Qualifications We Prefer:

• (Siemens) Teamcenter, (MS) Project, (MS) PowerPoint and (MS) Excel experience

• Extensive project engineering or program management experience including system integration and test management working across a highly matrixed organization, including team members, suppliers, and customers

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to handle complex technical information

• Specific experience in gas turbine engine operations, control systems, and integration

• Strong knowledge of industry regulations and FAA certification standards for aerospace propulsion systems

What We Offer:

· Benefits

· Relocation Package

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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:

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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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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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