F135 LSC Project Specialist (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-28



Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-OH-MIAMISBURG-THE PIKE-CUST ~ 9595 N Springboro Pike ~ OH-MIAMISBURG-THE PIKE, BLDG 6 (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.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 clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

The F135 Lighting Sustainment Center (LSC) Team is seeking an F135 LSC Project Specialist located in Dayton, OH. As part of the F135 Sustainment Organization, the Lightning Sustainment Center and Operations Center are responsible for 24/7 propulsion system support and integration across the entire F135 value stream.

In this role, you will serve as the Project Specialist at the Lightning Sustainment Center where you will operate in direct collaboration across a vast cross-functional organization to include the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO), international partners, and industry personnel. You will contribute to delivering enhanced global F135 sustainment capabilities across a broad Continental US (CONUS) and Outside CONUS (OCONUS) operating spectrum at both main operating bases, deployed land-based and/or maritime environments to refine the communication lines for supply and sustainment engineering to enable customers to more effectively plan and schedule maintenance operations to enhance overall fleet readiness.

The F-35/F135 program continues to expand by approximately 100 aircraft annually, offering the individual in this role significant exposure to the sustainment of one of the world’s largest and most advanced military aviation programs. Individuals with a passion for delivering world-class customer service will thrive in this position. This role will report to the LSC SCM Lead. Travel requirement as needed.

What You Will Do: 

• Responsible for planning project scope, leading teams, managing resources, and ensuring timely project execution while maintaining stakeholder communication.
• Develop and integrate data from various sources to create a unified and comprehensive project-focused data view.
• Continuously assess and improve data quality, reliability, and consistency to ensure trustworthy data for analysis.
• Participate in alignment meetings, providing data driven insights to support communication of fleet issues with both internal and external customers.
• Support and lead team training events, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to a 24/7/365 operational environment, including shift flexibility, weekend/holiday support, and EH&S compliance. 

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, that demonstrates in-depth knowledge and commitment to continuous learning.
• A minimum of 5 years of Customer support experience as well as MS Office Suite, specifically MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint required.
• A U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. 

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Advanced abilities in data analytics and MS Office Suite.
• Data Engineers need strong SQL skills to manipulate and query data stored in relational databases, as well as to design and optimize database schemas.
• Comfortable working in a high-pressure, fast-paced military HQ or operations center environment. 
• Possess excellent presentation skills with some experience briefing at the executive level (General/Flag Officer and Government/Industry equivalents). 

Learn More and 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
• 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 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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