Senior Process Development Engineer Jobs in Candler, NC

Date Posted:

2026-06-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY

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.

What You Will Do:

Pratt and Whitney Hot Section Engineering (HSE) team is looking for a highly motivated and experienced engineer to join its team as a Senior Project Engineer to support our HSE GTF Airfoil team in Asheville, NC. The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for part-level ownership, task planning, and execution to ensure the IPT achieves goals for the Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT).  The IPT has responsibility for the entire life cycle of the part and as such the Senior Project Engineer will be engaged in activities ranging from validation testing to Engineering Changes, from production delivery support to field support and investigations. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide project management to the Integrated Product Team (IPT) that includes design, structural, durability, aero, materials, and manufacturing engineers. 
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets for the IPT in collaboration with the CIPT (Component Integration Product Team) 
• Be accountable to the CIPT for part level project management, including budget and schedule management, risk management, and execution to program requirements. 
• Track project progress and communicate status and forecasts related to schedule, budget, and technical requirements to the CIPT and management as appropriate. 
• Facilitate project tasks with various functional organizations across the enterprise (such as procurement, manufacturing, validation, etc.) to ensure alignment with overall project objectives. 
• Manage hardware and validation related activities for the IPT, including working with support organization on the execution of hardware delivery and appropriate planning / execution of any required validation / testing activities. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) 
• 5+ years engineering experience or 3 years of related experience with an advanced degree 
• Qualified candidates need to be able to effectively participate within a team of individuals to meet requirements and achieve goals.  
• Candidates need to be technically proficient, communicate effectively, and be customer focused to meet the aggressive demands of the GTF engine programs. 
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships. 
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and risk management skills. 
• Focus on results with the ability to drive projects to successful completion. 
• Experience and understanding of project management and planning, including budget / schedule management, including toolsets (e.g., Agile, SAP, Primavera, and/or MS Project). 
• Hot section gas turbine component and/or module level experience. 
• Experience executing Engineering Changes through the Product Change and Incorporation Review process (PCIR). 
• Experience with Smartsheets, Jira, and/or Confluence 

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

• Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave

• 401(k) match

• Flexible spending accounts

• Employee assistance program

• Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)

• Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and paid government holidays

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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