Date Posted:
2026-02-10Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-CA-CARLSBAD-582 ~ 2752 Loker Ave W ~ LOKERPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
L ClearanceSecurity Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Engineer at the CMC Center of Excellence in Carlsbad, CA to lead and manage complex engineering projects within our Pratt & Whitney business unit. The Project Engineer will have ownership of and be responsible for maintaining and leveraging the integrated program schedule for an advanced development program.
As a Project Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving projects from concept to completion, ensuring technical excellence, cost efficiency, schedule adherence, and overall alignment with organizational goals. This role requires advanced technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and customers to deliver innovative solutions that meet stringent aerospace and defense industry standards.
What You Will Do:
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Develop project plans, schedules, resource requirements and budgets for assigned projects working with a range of functional organizations to ensure alignment.
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Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for the assigned program(s), including resource loading and non-recurring cost estimating.
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Incorporate input from supporting project teams to ensure successful project completion.
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Hold team members accountable to their commitments.
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Forecast monthly project commitments and expenditures.
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Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding to optimize performance.
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Maintain and present plans and progress reports to track progress and ensure established targets are met.
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Identify and manage risks and opportunities for projects.
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Continuously improve project management practices and highlight opportunities for process and product improvement.
What You Will Learn:
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Project management techniques for advanced technology development programs
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Refined skills in technology planning and capacity management and improvement
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Improve communication skills by delivering clear project updates regularly to senior management
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Enhance coaching and mentoring skills by leading technologists and engineers in planning, plan management, and execution
Qualifications You Must Have:
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 7+ years of relevant experience
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Expertise with common commercial scheduling software, managing budgets, resources, schedule and risk requirements.
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Degree must be from ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited schools.
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U.S Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
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The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
Qualifications We Prefer:
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Strong technical, communication, teamwork and strategic leadership skills
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Experience with Agile
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Be a high energy driver of change while delivering to existing commitments
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Excellent business judgment and professional maturity
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Ability to convey effective direction using strong written and verbal skills
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Performance oriented to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
What We Offer:
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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. This role is:
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 145,600 USD - 276,800 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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