Project Engineer – F135 Military Program – Control & Diagnostic System – P4 (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-11-13



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:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

What you Will Do:

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly skilled individual for the position of Principal Project Engineer / Control Account Manager (CAM) to support Control & Diagnostic Systems (CDS) on the F135 military program.

This role requires an individual with experience working effectively in managing functional, cross-disciplinary teams and with performing detailed budget and schedule analyses. The successful candidate can manage and organize multiple program issues, ensuring that the programs track and drive their financial and schedule objectives to closure.

Responsibilities:

• Develop & maintain project plans, schedules, resource requirements and budgets for assigned projects.
• Track and present progress reports relating to the project(s) and ensure that established targets are met.
• Partner with Program Management Office (PMO), Component Integrated Project Team Leads (CIPTs), and Integrated Project Team Lead(s) (IPTLs) for scope planning, data preparation needs, monthly contract deliverables and/or milestone tracking, required product reviews, and contract proposals.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities for projects to ensure all risks and mitigation plans, including technical, financial and schedule, are communicated to all stakeholders and tracked to completion.
• Support the IPTL in the execution of deliverables and monthly earned value reporting of project status to identify and resolve obstacles to minimize disruption to project schedules. This includes, but is not limited to, analyzing forecasting, providing Estimate At Completion (EAC) dispositions in WebEVM, variance explanations in Empower and taking performance in Primavera.
• Manage external resource requirements as applicable.
• Ensure full compliance with standard work, IP, and export requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have:

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge and Experience with Agile methodology and with Project Management toolsets (e.g. Smartsheet, SAP, Primavera, and/or MS Project).
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets and schedules.
• Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience.

What We Offer:

• Benefits
• Relocation Assistance

Learn More & Apply Now!

Engine Design & Systems Integration (EDSI)

Controls & Diagnostics Systems (CDS)

CDS develops complex, cyber-resilient control systems and software for commercial and military engines including power and thermal management Systems and auxiliary power units. CDS also develops advanced diagnostic & health management systems to monitor our products, forecast events and help facilitate MRO operations. With growing emphasis on sustainability, CDS is on the forefront of system development for hybrid and electric propulsion.

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.

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

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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