Project and Validation Chief; Onsite
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Quality Engineering, Test Engineer, Systems Engineer
Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC
Date Posted:
Country: United States of America
Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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
Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance:
Secret
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
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.
Pratt & Whitney is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Project and Validation Chief to provide technical leadership and discipline oversight within the Mechanical Systems, Externals & Nacelles (MSEN) organization in East Hartford, Connecticut. In this role, you will focus on mentoring engineers, maintaining technical quality, supporting validation and verification activities, and driving continuous improvement across the discipline
What You Will Do:- Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to MSEN engineering team members, supporting professional development and strengthening technical capabilities.
- Review and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and technical rigor of discipline deliverables while maintaining compliance with engineering standards and program requirements.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the MSEN discipline by identifying opportunities, implementing best practices, and advancing engineering processes and technical capabilities.
- Support and provide technical oversight for validation and verification of MSEN hardware, including test, analysis, and certification-related activities.
- Coordinate across engineering and program organizations to maintain high technical standards, support program execution, and effectively manage multiple priorities.
Travel Requirement: 5% | Domestic, International
What You Will Learn:- Gain broader technical leadership experience across Mechanical Systems, Externals & Nacelles disciplines.
- Develop advanced skills in mentoring, engineering quality assurance, and technical capability development.
- Gain exposure to hardware validation, verification, testing, analysis, and certification-related activities.
- Strengthen knowledge of Pratt & Whitney project execution processes, technical reviews, and cross-functional coordination.
- Develop strategic leadership and continuous improvement skills within a global aerospace engineering organization.
- A University Degree and 12 years of relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and 10 years relevant experience. Relevant experience with mechanical systems hardware, validation and verification activities including testing, analysis, and certification, engineering team mentorship and development, project processes and technical reviews, and cross-functional engineering and program coordination.
- Strategic, proactive, and continuous-improvement-focused approach to engineering leadership.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across organizational boundaries.
- Experience driving engineering process improvements, technical best practices, or discipline capability development.
- Ability to manage multiple technical priorities in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain high technical standards while supporting team development and program objectives.
- Eligible for Relocation.
Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN): MSEN Engineering organization is responsible for the design, development, and in-service support of power transmission systems, bearing compartment and rotor support design and analysis, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging and architecture, as well as nacelles for commercial and military…
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