Date Posted:
2026-11-09
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:
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.
Pratt & Whitney's Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) organization is seeking an experienced and collaborative Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leader to support our 24K Externals Project team. In this high-visibility role, you will own part-level execution, lead Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) planning, and drive strategies that achieve critical technical, financial, and program objectives. You will serve as a key connection between engineering, program leadership, suppliers, and customers, influencing decisions, guiding cross-functional teams, managing risks, and driving accountability. Your leadership will help advance component development, support validation engine builds and testing, and ensure delivery of critical program commitments.
What You Will Do:
Lead part-level execution and ownership. Drive component planning, communication, and execution while proactively identifying and managing risks to ensure program requirements and commitments are met.
Lead the IPT in identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and closing technical risks and issues before they affect program milestones or deliverables.
Oversee IPT budgets, schedules, resources, and commitments to maintain execution plans and support program objectives.
Establish milestones, coordinate review activities, validate technical content, and promote high standards of engineering quality and execution.
Optimize IPT technical and business metrics, using data and performance indicators to identify opportunities and drive results that meet or exceed program expectations.
Serve as a key presenter and point of contact for customers, System Integrated Product Teams (SIPTs), Integrated Program Management Teams (IPMTs), and senior leadership.
Provide technical oversight and hands-on coordination for validation engine builds and engine testing activities.
Travel Requirement: up to 10% (Domestic and International).
What You Will Learn:
Motivate, align, and build accountability across cross-functional teams through influence, collaboration, data-driven decisions, and shared objectives.
Navigate complex technical and business challenges while maintaining sound judgment and composure in demanding customer and program environments.
How engineering, financial, and program decisions influence hardware development, readiness, and overall business performance.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience in one or more of the following industries: manufacturing, military, logistics, aerospace, or aviation, with demonstrated ability to lead projects, coordinate cross-functional activities, manage competing…