PW1100G-JM Customer Technical Services - Mechanical Systems & Externals Principal Engineer - Onsite

Date Posted:

2026-07-07



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBG ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBG



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.



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:

• Working directly with operators (American Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways and others) to resolve technical issues by providing on-wing troubleshooting and support for their engines while they are in the shop.

• Working closely with field offices, engine shops, customer support, engineering, suppliers and publications to support questions related to engine maintenance, hardware conditions, engine and event investigations and/or general questions from the field.

• Monitoring the fleet to identify potential emerging issues relating to engine hardware and to escalate if required.

• Interface with the following organizations to ensure clear, accurate and timely development of technical data for engine and hardware inspection/maintenance data:

• Aftermarket and Sustainment Engineering (ASE) Repair, Fleet Management Programs (FMP), MRO/Engine Overhaul organizations, Standard Practices, CIPT's and Chief Engineers office, Structures, and Performance Analysis groups.

• Ensuring prompt investigation closure and implementation of required closing actions with respect to engine hardware.

• Provide closure reports to the customer, airframer and authorities in a timely manner where required.

• Identifying and incorporating improvements to the Engine Manual, Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Troubleshooting Manual, Component Maintenance Manuals, and Services Bulletins based on field issues, customer feedback, One-Time-Concession (OTC) history, and E-Net cases.

• Providing technical material and/or on-site support for technical review meetings, regional forums and world conferences. Some travel required.

• Contribute to the team’s overall excellent delivery metrics (On-Time E-Net case response rate, One-Time Concession delivery, Investigation closure rate, etc.)

• Ability to cover on occasion customer issues, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8+ years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5+ years experience

• U.S Person or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with bearings or externals

• Technical writing, communication and verbal skills

• Experience with Microsoft suit products

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 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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