Principal Engineer, Airworthiness Office (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-01



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:

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.

What You Will Do:

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Principal Engineer for the Military Engines Airworthiness Office to serve as the primary advocate for airworthiness execution on multiple programs.  This role represents an exciting new approach to airworthiness at P&W, with a dedicated team devoted specifically to the airworthiness discipline, assisting programs with execution of US Government customer deliverables regarding planning and collection of artifacts that demonstrate compliance to agreed Airworthiness criteria.  

• The Principal Airworthiness Engineer will participate in Integrated Product Team (IPT), Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) and System Integrated Product Team (SIPT) planning for Airworthiness, recommend Certification Bases, and ensure alignment between stakeholders in the Airworthiness, V&V, Safety, and Requirements Management processes.

• Ensure advance plans of compliance and clear understanding & communication of risk and mitigations where necessary.  

• A successful applicant should be comfortable advocating for Airworthiness compliance in the face potential competing program priorities. This role will entail regular coordination with our US Government customers.

• Primary airworthiness advisor to CIPTs/IPTs for assisting our US Government customers achieve a Military Flight Release (MFR) or Military Type Certificate (MTC) for new programs, Component Improvement Programs, and engineering changes.

• Author drafts of the Airworthiness Plan and Certification Basis in conjunction with CIPTs, per customer direction.

• Negotiate resolution of internal conflict regarding airworthiness plans, certification basis, compliance, and risk.

• Represent the Airworthiness function in IPT/CIPT/SIPT meetings regularly.

• Participate in implementation of airworthiness elements of model-based engineering systems.

• Assist in administration of Airworthiness processes and standard work tools.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree

• 8+ years of experience in military Airworthiness and/or civil certification and/or engineering & requirements management; OR an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience in military Airworthiness and/or civil certification and/or engineering.

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering.

• Experience working with one or more gas turbine engine subsystems and familiarity with their architecture, performance, validation, and analysis.

• Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-516 and related US government/industry publications, and execution of core airworthiness deliverables.

• Experience interfacing with US Government customers regarding challenging program deliverables and risk negotiation.

• Ability to effectively communicate, lead, influence, and coordinate across teams in strategic projects and initiatives.

• Experience executing the Agile project management concept.

What We Offer:

• Relocation Package

• Benefits

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 position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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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