Sustainment Configuration Manager, Assoc Dir - (Onsite)

• Bachelor’s degree in (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

• 12 years of engineering or an Advanced degree with 10 years of engineering experience

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

• Strong systems engineering background with proven technical acumen

• Demonstrated communication, teamwork, and strategic leadership skills

• Proven track record of delivering results in a cross‑functional team environment

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and all levels of management

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.

This highly visible role within the F135 Sustainment Program Management Office (SPMO) is responsible for the strategic planning and execution of configuration optimization across the F135 fleet. The Sustainment Configuration Manager will oversee how new engine components, assemblies, and modules are introduced into the fleet and how legacy configurations are retired. This position plays a critical role in product sustainment by engaging in engineering cold‑starts, supporting component improvements, and ensuring timely and clear communication with both internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical leadership, risk management, communication, and teamwork skills. They will be responsible for integrating and optimizing systems across the F135 enterprise, including engineering, logistics, operations, supply chain, and the broader sustainment organization.

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  Drive and integrate program requirements to develop strategic configuration management plans that reduce and/or optimize configurations and the applicable Bill of Material (BoM)

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  Support the F135 Sustainment Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) lead to the develop and implement the Engine Core Upgrade configuration management and transition strategy

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  Support Product Change & Incorporation Review (PCIR) processes

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  Champion configuration optimizations efforts and gain alignment across the organization

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  Engage in technical issues related to spare parts cold‑starts to ensure efficient and effective processes

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  Enable supply chain to optimize resources among part producers

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