Integrated Product Team Leader (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-11-09



Country:

United States of America



Location:

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



Position Role Type:

Onsite



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

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.



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.

Pratt & Whitney's Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) organization is seeking an experienced and collaborative Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leader to support our 24K Externals Project team. In this high-visibility role, you will own part-level execution, lead Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) planning, and drive strategies that achieve critical technical, financial, and program objectives. You will serve as a key connection between engineering, program leadership, suppliers, and customers, influencing decisions, guiding cross-functional teams, managing risks, and driving accountability. Your leadership will help advance component development, support validation engine builds and testing, and ensure delivery of critical program commitments.

What You Will Do:

• Lead part-level execution and ownership. Drive component planning, communication, and execution while proactively identifying and managing risks to ensure program requirements and commitments are met.
• Lead the IPT in identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and closing technical risks and issues before they affect program milestones or deliverables.
• Oversee IPT budgets, schedules, resources, and commitments to maintain execution plans and support program objectives.
• Establish milestones, coordinate review activities, validate technical content, and promote high standards of engineering quality and execution.
• Optimize IPT technical and business metrics, using data and performance indicators to identify opportunities and drive results that meet or exceed program expectations.
• Serve as a key presenter and point of contact for customers, System Integrated Product Teams (SIPTs), Integrated Program Management Teams (IPMTs), and senior leadership.
• Provide technical oversight and hands-on coordination for validation engine builds and engine testing activities.

Travel Requirement: up to 10% (Domestic and International).

What You Will Learn:

• Motivate, align, and build accountability across cross-functional teams through influence, collaboration, data-driven decisions, and shared objectives.
• Navigate complex technical and business challenges while maintaining sound judgment and composure in demanding customer and program environments.
• How engineering, financial, and program decisions influence hardware development, readiness, and overall business performance.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience in one or more of the following industries: manufacturing, military, logistics, aerospace, or aviation, with demonstrated ability to lead projects, coordinate cross-functional activities, manage competing priorities, and deliver results.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Previous experience within MSEN, particularly with mechanical systems or externals architecture.
• Familiarity with PCIR Class I Engineering Change (EC) processes.
• Aerospace or turbofan engine industry experience across multiple phases of the product lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, development, validation, entry into service, and field support.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and mentor engineers while driving strategic initiatives. Experience with Pratt & Whitney's Leadership Operating Model (LOM) or a comparable leadership framework is beneficial.
• Strong project and program management capabilities, including schedule, budget, resource, and deliverable management. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Experience resolving complex supplier- and customer-facing challenges, with knowledge of Continuous Improvement, LEAN, CORE, ACE, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• A customer-focused approach and strong presentation and communication skills, including experience engaging with customers, SIPTs, IPMTs, and senior leadership.
• Technical experience supporting validation engine builds and testing activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, SAP, Teamcenter, or similar project management and engineering tools.

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN): The 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 engine models. Technical disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, System Modeling, Mechanical Design analysis for bearings, gears, and seals, and fluid-thermal modeling of associated components and systems.

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

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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