Sr. Principal Project Engineer; Turbo Jet (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-11-02



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-FL-JUPITER-ADR ~ 17900 Beeline Hwy ~ ADR BLDG



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

The Sr. Principal Engineer, Lead Project Engineering will be responsible for overseeing and improving designs, manufacturing, and engine test processes for legacy and new production Military Turbo Jet products within the Fighter & Mobility Auxiliary Power Unit & Turbojet business group, with a keen focus on overseeing the transition of small military turbo jet engine products from development to production ensuring adherence to industry standards and company protocol. This position is senior level combining strong leadership, technical acumen, excellent communication skills to align variety engineering efforts, with mentoring responsibilities to ensure complex engine systems are manufactured to be safe, reliable, and compliant with all regulations.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and manage the planning and execution of production transition activities for new small military turbo jet engine products including establishing best manufacturing processes, defining quality control measures, and optimizing supply chain logistics while ensuring adherence to project timelines, budget and established quality metrics.
• Provide critical System Integrated Product Team (SIPT) support to collaboratively develop, manage, and deliver complex engine systems by integrating expertise to identify and resolve development to production transition issues while ensuring overall project success.

• Act as subject matter expert (SME) and advisor to engineering leadership on significant technical issues. This includes leading root cause investigations and analysis for engine /engine component failures and identifying effective corrective actions.
• Lead and coordinate the testing of small engine systems including performance and certification testing to ensure compliance with all regulatory and customer requirements.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and subcontractors ensuring timely delivery of components and compliance with specifications.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to address manufacturing challenges such as material shortages, process bottlenecks, and supplier dependencies.
• Lead and/or support cost reduction and production yield improvement initiatives including associated engineering changes (PCIR).
• Disposition Quality Notifications (QNs) and Supplier Required Information (eSRI) records.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives including the recording and transfer of developed knowledge, establish best practices, and implement new tools and technologies to meet department objectives.
• Provide technical mentoring and guidance to less experienced engineers and lead cross functional technical teams with a commitment to developing junior engineers and assisting engineering leadership with staff competency assessments and proficiency development.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• 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
• Travel 20% max – to corporate/module centers, customers, supplier visits

Qualifications We Prefer:

• (Siemens) Teamcenter, (MS) Project, (MS) PowerPoint and (MS) Excel experience
• Agile development methodology
• Extensive project engineering or program management experience including system integration and test management working across a highly matrixed organization, including team members, suppliers, and customers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to handle complex technical information
• Specific experience in gas turbine engine operations, control systems, and integration
• Strong knowledge of industry regulations and FAA certification standards for aerospace propulsion systems

What We Offer:

• Benefits
• Relocation Package

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What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Onsite - responsibilities for this job require candidates to work onsite within the manufacturing campus

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
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 or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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