Principal Project Engineer (Onsite)

Requirements

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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics and 8 years of relevant experience, or or an Advanced degree in a related field with 5 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience in project engineering, analytical mechanical design, or manufacturing engineering.

Experience in the aerospace or defense industries.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
Experience with project management, planning, scheduling, and budget management.
Ability to lead and leverage cross-functional teams to accomplish program goals.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project), Agile, EVMS, and Primavera.

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At RTX, the world's 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.

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an experienced Principal Project Engineer to lead and coordinate projects supporting commercial and military gas turbine static hardware. This role provides project leadership across multidisciplinary teams, managing schedules, budgets, resources, and execution to meet program objectives and business commitments.

Responsibilities

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→Support projects involving static hardware across the Fan, Low Pressure Compressor (LPC), High Pressure Compressor (HPC), High Pressure Turbine (HPT), and Low Pressure Turbine (LPT).
→Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, costs, and forecasts to achieve program and business targets.
→Lead projects from inception through completion, maintaining integrated master schedules and resolving obstacles that could affect execution.
→Coordinate cross-functional activities and serve as Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) for multidisciplinary technical, manufacturing, and administrative teams.
→Oversee project proposals, business plans, work statements, specifications, operating budgets, and contract financial terms.

→Gain deeper knowledge of commercial and military gas turbine static hardware across the Fan, LPC, HPC, HPT, and LPT modules.
→Develop expertise in leading complex engineering and manufacturing projects from initial planning through completion.
→Strengthen project financial management skills, including budget forecasting, cost tracking, revenue projections, and profitability management.
→Build experience leading multidisciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and coordinating cross-functional organizations.
→Expand proficiency in project execution methodologies and tools, including Agile, EVMS, Primavera, and integrated master scheduling.