Commercial Fuel Nozzle Integrated Product Team Lead P4; Onsite

Position Overview

Pratt & Whitney Hot Section Engineering is seeking an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead for Ground‑to‑Fuel (GTF) and Commercial Technology Fuel Nozzles. The role will drive technical execution for all fuel nozzle related tasks, investigations, and new product designs. Only internal Pratt & Whitney Engineering candidates will be considered.

• Partner with Geared Turbofan (24K, 30K & GTFA) and Commercial Technology CIPT leaders, providing part‑level ownership and accountability (cradle to grave) as defined in PW 1.5 L2 Integrated Program Deployment and RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM).
• Lead multi‑functional IPTs for GTF and commercial technology fuel nozzles within Hot Section Engineering.
• Manage, identify, and close key technical risks and issues, ensuring each item has a defined action plan, measurable progress, and closure within agreed timelines while leveraging RLPM Operating Norms.
• Maintain responsibility for fuel nozzles across a large operational fleet by managing active field investigations, safety issues, and fleet management programs.
• Guide the IPT through successful technical and program reviews by setting clear preparation milestones, validating technical content, and ensuring all deliverables meet program standards.
• Represent the IPT in interactions and presentations with customers, SIPT, IPMT, and senior leadership, delivering concise, accurate, and timely technical and program updates.
• Support CIPT Deputies in the management of engineering resources (budget and headcount) required to maintain task schedules.
• Provide close engagement and support to external fuel nozzle suppliers; domestic travel up to 10%.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 8 years of engineering experience, or an advanced degree and 5 years of related engineering experience.

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience in the aerospace or turbofan engine industry.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Familiarity with gas turbine fuel nozzles, fuel components, and/or fuel systems.
• Understanding of Pratt & Whitney’s Leadership Operating Model (LOM) or similar.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive strategic initiatives.
• Resourceful problem‑solver for complex vendor‑ and customer‑facing issues.
• Continuous Improvement background (LEAN, CORE, ACE, Six Sigma).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience working across functions and organizational levels.
• Results‑driven approach with a track record of task completion.
• Experience as an IPT Leader or similar role.
• Project management skills and familiarity with tools such as Agile, risk‑based decision making, proposal development, task baselining, EVMS, and SAP.

Salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 (USD). Eligible for relocation benefits. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and, where applicable, incentive compensation programs.

Location:

Hartford, CT (US‑CT‑EAST). Role is onsite. Domestic travel up to 10%.

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, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action 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.

Hot Section Engineering (HSE) is responsible for the design, development, technology maturation, and in‑service support of all diffuser cases, combustors, turbines, nozzles, and associated fuel systems for military, commercial, and industrial engine models and radial auxiliary power units. Technical disciplines in HSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Durability, and Product Definition.