Principal Engineer, Project Engineering; Onsite

Project Engineer

At RTX, the world 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.

Development Operations (DO) Test Systems Engineering (TSE) is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to manage Special Test Equipment (STE) design projects in support of validation and production testing of jet engines and engine components. This position is based in East Hartford, CT.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a multidiscipline DO team through an estimating process to provide a comprehensive plan when required to secure future work
• Initiate design kick off. Identify and align on project scope with stakeholders
• Manage design requirements and ensure gap closure by need dates
• Continuously monitor and track project schedule and Estimate at Completion (EAC) to ensure design and fabrication are within cost and schedule constraints
• Prepare and present EV status of all tasks that require EVMS
• Ensure timely completion of project milestones such as design reviews to meet schedule requirements.
• Schedule design reviews, ensuring that presentations are comprehensive, complete, and meet entrance and exit criteria
• Manage the procurement of STE. Periodically track fabrication at outside vendors to ensure on-time delivery
• Continually assess and communicate project status and risks to TSE management, customers, and key stakeholders
• Travel is up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM
• 8 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced Degree in a STEM with 5 years of engineering experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge and experience with Project Management toolsets (e.g., Agile, SAP, Primavera, or MS Project)
• Bachelor in Engineering
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, budgets, and schedules
• Knowledge of standard manufacturing methods
• Active Secret Clearance

What We Offer:

• Employee Scholar Program

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