Principal Engineer, Airworthiness Office; Onsite

Principal Engineer, Military Engines Airworthiness Office

The Principal Airworthiness Engineer will participate in Integrated Product Team (IPT), Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) and System Integrated Product Team (SIPT) planning for Airworthiness, recommend Certification Bases, and ensure alignment between stakeholders in the Airworthiness, V&V, Safety, and Requirements Management processes.

• Primary airworthiness advisor to CIPTs/IPTs for assisting U.S. Government customers achieve a Military Flight Release (MFR) or Military Type Certificate (MTC) for new programs, Component Improvement Programs, and engineering changes.
• Author drafts of the Airworthiness Plan and Certification Basis in conjunction with CIPTs, per customer direction.
• Negotiate resolution of internal conflict regarding airworthiness plans, certification basis, compliance, and risk.
• Represent the Airworthiness function in IPT/CIPT/SIPT meetings regularly.
• Participate in implementation of airworthiness elements of model-based engineering systems.
• Assist in administration of Airworthiness processes and standard work tools.
• Ensure advance plans of compliance and clear understanding & communication of risk and mitigations where necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent STEM degree.
• 8+ years of experience in military Airworthiness and/or civil certification and/or engineering & requirements management; or an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience in military Airworthiness and/or civil certification and/or engineering.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering.
• Experience working with one or more gas turbine engine subsystems and familiarity with their architecture, performance, validation, and analysis.
• Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-516 and related U.S. government/industry publications, and execution of core airworthiness deliverables.
• Experience interfacing with U.S. Government customers regarding challenging program deliverables and risk negotiation.
• Ability to effectively communicate, lead, influence, and coordinate across teams in strategic projects and initiatives.
• Experience executing the Agile project management concept.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. 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 the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage (short‑term and long‑term)
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules and employee assistance programs
• Parental leave, paid time off, holidays

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.