Principal Engineering, Project Engineer (Onsite)

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Pratt & Whitney

• Job overview

  The Principal Engineering, Project Engineer role at Pratt & Whitney involves managing Special Test Equipment design projects to support jet engine validation and production testing, impacting the company's development and operational efficiency.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The engineer will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage project scope, schedules, and budgets, ensure design and fabrication meet requirements, conduct design reviews, oversee procurement and vendor fabrication, and communicate project status and risks to stakeholders.

• Compensation and benefits

  The salary range is $101,000 to $203,000 with eligibility for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, flexible schedules, employee assistance, scholar programs, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and potential incentive compensation.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates must have a STEM Bachelor's degree with 8 years of engineering experience or an advanced degree with 5 years; preferred qualifications include project management tools knowledge, engineering leadership, manufacturing methods, and active Secret Clearance.

• Career development

  The role offers opportunities to work on future products for commercial, industrial, and military customers, supported by programs like the Employee Scholar Program for professional growth.

• Work environment and culture

  Pratt & Whitney fosters a passionate, committed, and tight-knit team culture focused on innovation and transformation in aviation, emphasizing onsite work for essential production roles.

• Company information

  Pratt & Whitney is a leading aerospace manufacturer specializing in jet engines, known for innovation and serving global commercial airlines, industrial partners, and military customers.

• Team overview

  The candidate will join the Development Operations Test Systems Engineering team, working with a multidisciplinary group focused on engine testing and validation.

• Job location and travel

  The position is onsite at West Palm Beach, Florida, with up to 10% travel required, and U.S. citizenship with security clearance eligibility is mandatory.

• Application process

  Applicants should apply within approximately 40 days of posting, with consideration for referrals and compliance with equal opportunity policies; specific application instructions are provided by RTX.

• Unique job features

  This role uniquely requires managing Special Test Equipment projects with government security clearance, offering a blend of engineering leadership and project management in a high-security aerospace environment.

Company overview

Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, is a leading American aerospace manufacturer specializing in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. They generate revenue through the sale of commercial and military aircraft engines, maintenance services, and spare parts. Founded in 1925, the company has a rich history of innovation, including the development of the first operational jet engine in the U.S. and contributions to space exploration with the Apollo program.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to highlight your experience managing engineering projects, especially those involving Special Test Equipment (STE) design, validation, and production testing, to align with Pratt & Whitney's Principal Engineering, Project Engineer role.

• Emphasize your skills in leading multidisciplinary teams, project scheduling, cost management, and your familiarity with project management tools like Agile, SAP, Primavera, or MS Project, as these are key to the job description.

• Apply through multiple channels such as the Pratt & Whitney corporate careers site, LinkedIn, and other relevant job boards to maximize your chances of being noticed for this onsite role.

• Connect with current employees or managers in the Development Operations or Test Systems Engineering divisions at Pratt & Whitney on LinkedIn. Use ice breakers like commenting on recent company innovations in aerospace, asking about the team culture, or inquiring about the impact of the STE projects on engine testing processes.

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