F135 Customer Support Engineer, Technical Data (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-17



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.

What You Will Do:

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) Military Customer Support & Services (MCSS) is seeking a motivated Customer Support Engineer (CSE) for the F135 engine program, responsible for Source Data in support of F135 Joint Technical Data (JTD) engine manual creation and updates.  The CSE will work closely with the engineering teams on Limits Development & Expansion activities and Configuration Updates (engineering changes) in support of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the F135 engine, for both Unit and Depot Maintenance levels. The CSE will also support incorporation of improvement driven updates, based on customer and internal sustainment feedback, to continually improve the JTD.

• Review technical data inquiries and work with internal teams to provide timely answers to technical questions.
• Provide timely technical data updates to support maintenance and operations on the F135 engine.
• Incorporate engineering requirements into the JTD through creation of Source Data/JTD markups.
• Review of limits development documents from a sustainment perspective, providing feedback and customer support engineering input
• Review Joint Technical Data change requests, evaluating the request based on technical expertise and a sustainment perspective
• Perform Source Data authoring functions including creation of source data and resolution of customer comments
• Support depot and unit level scheduled and unscheduled maintenance strategies and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with internal engineering groups, customers, vendors, and CSEs located at Depot & Unit sites to resolve technical issues and ensure optimal instruction for JTD.

What You Will Learn:

• F135 Sustainment Processes & Customers
• Incorporation of Engineering Requirements into maintainer Work Instructions (Engine Manual)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; technical degree preferred
• 2+ years related experience or an Advanced degree
• Fluent in English (verbal/written)
• US citizenship is required due to government contracts

Qualifications We Prefer:

• F135 engine build, manufacturing or design experience
• 2+ years of experience of military engine knowledge and experience 
• Experience in limits development and/or configuration management and engineering changes
• Experience using technical data, drawings and requirements
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Ability to support occasional travel (<10%) based on business needs (outsourcing vendors and / or customer sites)

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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