Integrated Product Team Lead; Onsite

Job Details

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-G ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG G

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds work together to solve complex challenges. Pratt & Whitney, a leader in aircraft engine design, manufacturing, and service, has revolutionized modern flight for over 100 years. Join us to help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead for the critical F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) Mechanical System project. Based within the Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) organization, you will own core bearing compartment components, lead the Component IPT (CIPT), manage supplier and customer interfaces, and drive the full lifecycle from design through field support.

• Accountable for part‑level ownership, ensuring timely communication, proactive risk management, and consistent execution of program requirements.
• Lead the IPT in identifying, managing, and closing key technical risks and issues with defined action plans and measurable progress.
• Guide the IPT through technical and program reviews, setting clear milestones and validating deliverables against program standards.
• Manage IPT budgets and schedules, monitoring performance against baselines and addressing variances promptly.
• Drive IPT metrics, establishing targets, tracking performance, and implementing corrective actions to align with program goals.
• Represent the IPT in presentations with Customers, SIPT, IPMT, and Senior Leadership, delivering concise updates.
• Provide technical support for validation engine builds and test activities, ensuring accurate and safe task completion.
• Travel Requirement: 10% domestic.

• Develop leadership skills by managing cross‑functional engineering teams, budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation.
• Gain deep technical expertise on bearing compartments, bearings, seals, and housings throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal leadership, customers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams, communicating progress and resolving challenges.
• Improve engineering processes through Lean principles, performance metrics, problem solving, and mentoring junior engineers.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 5 years of relevant experience in aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, military, or logistics industries leading complex engineering projects or teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Aerospace or turbofan engine industry experience.
• Basic understanding of Pratt & Whitney’s Leadership Operating Model (LOM) or similar.
• Organizational and project management skills (PMP certification).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence teams in strategic projects.
• Resourcefulness in solving complex problems with vendor and customer interactions.
• Continuous Improvement experience, Lean, Six‑sigma, or similar training.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Solumina, SAP, Teamcenter, etc.

Salary range: 107,500 USD – 204,500 USD. Compensation is based on role, function, responsibilities, experience, education, and key skills.

Eligible for relocation. Hired applicants may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and incentive compensation programs, contingent on business unit and collective‑bargaining status.

U.S. citizenship is required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security clearance: none required.

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.