Propulsion System Engineer Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-07-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-130 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 130

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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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 is seeking an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leader to support the Compression Systems Engineering team within Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO). In this role, you will provide technical and program leadership supporting the F135 and F119 engine programs by driving engineering execution, product improvements, operational readiness, and cross-functional collaboration. You will lead multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex engineering challenges while ensuring cost, schedule, quality, and customer commitments are achieved.

What You Will Do:

• Lead a multidisciplinary Integrated Product Team (IPT) supporting F135, F119, and rotating hardware programs, ensuring engineering deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet technical requirements.
• Manage engineering execution, including project planning, resource allocation, budget oversight, risk management, and milestone tracking while communicating program status to senior leadership and Military Component IPTs.
• Drive hardware investigations by partnering with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and execute engineering product improvements.
• Lead Class II Engineering Change activities and coordinate engineering evaluations, supplier technical inquiries, and non-conformance dispositions to improve product reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
• Mentor engineers while fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and proactive risk mitigation across cross-functional teams to support operational excellence.
• Travel Requirement: 10% (Domestic and International).

What You Will Learn:

• Develop expertise supporting world-class military propulsion systems including the F135 and F119 engine programs.
• Gain experience leading cross-functional engineering teams responsible for high-visibility operational initiatives.
• Expand knowledge of engineering change management, root cause investigations, and product lifecycle management.
• Build leadership skills through executive-level presentations and collaboration with customers, suppliers, and program leadership.
• Strengthen program management capabilities including budget planning, risk management, and engineering execution.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant engineering experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; Master's degree or MBA.
• Experience supporting aerospace propulsion systems or gas turbine engines.
• Experience with compressor, fan, or rotating hardware engineering.
• Experience using Teamcenter, SAP, MS Project, or similar engineering/project management tools.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation.

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Department/Segment Overview:

Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO): ESTO provides dedicated support by eliminating quality notifications, escapes, works stops and enabling producibility and delivery of legacy and new parts, assemblies, modules, and engines. ESTO covers all engine programs and part families, enabling engine deliveries, first piece reviews, first article inspections, analysis automation, process certification. ESTO also supports the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) initiative in Operations. Technical disciplines in ESTO include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, and Manufacturing Engineering.

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 attendselect 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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