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Date Posted: 2026-08-06 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: 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 Senior Manager will support development and execution of ECU affordability strategy and lead integration with Base Program and ECU CIPTs to improve cost performance, strengthen engineering change cost control discipline, and enhance visibility to product cost impacts. This role contributes to building a strong affordability culture across the ECU organization and prepares ECU for an expanded cost focused environment in the post RRDR period.

• Contribute to ECU affordability strategy and help drive cost and process excellence initiatives.
• Lead day to day execution of the ECU affordability PCMT, working closely with Engineering, CIPTs, Finance, and Program teams to identify and advance cost reduction opportunities.
• Partner with CIPTs to ensure early, complete assessment of cost, schedule, and technical impacts for Base Program and engineering change activity.
• Support maturation of the Engineering Change Cost Control function, helping manage a large portfolio of active ECs with focus on containment, mitigation, and process improvement.
• Strengthen EC process rigor and improve organizational awareness of cost impacts.
• Assist in developing and implementing cost control strategies aligned with long term affordability goals and RRDR related initiatives.
• Represent program cost considerations in PCMT, ECU PMT, IPMT, and other governance forums to reinforce accountability and alignment with program priorities.
• Identify process gaps and partner across functions to implement corrective actions that reduce cost escapes and recurring issues.
• Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, and governance routines to monitor cost trends and elevate risks proactively.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in program management, engineering, operations, or cost management
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated change leadership ability
• U.S. citizenship required due to program/contract access requirements

• Understanding of engineering change processes, cost drivers, and cross functional integration in military development programs
• Experience leading initiatives with cross functional impact
• Background in affordability or cost reduction initiatives
• Strong analytical skills, including cost data review and trend analysis
• Knowledge of business acquisition processes and program execution

This position is classified as: Onsite 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 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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.