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RTX

Principal Project Engineer, Mechanical Systems, Externals and Nacelles

RTX

. Provide leadership and project management to a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeAguadilla • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and engineering leadership, with a focus on mechanical and aerospace systems design, validation, and production. Proficient in risk management, technical execution, and cross-functional team coordination to ensure program success.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Project Management ExperienceMechanical Engineering ExpertiseAerospace Engineering KnowledgeAGILE Methodologies FamiliarityControl Account Manager (CAM) Experience

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Hard Skills
Mechanical Systems DesignStructural AnalysisDurability EngineeringAerodynamics EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringRisk ManagementTechnical Metrics ManagementBudget PlanningSchedule ManagementField-Sustainment Lifecycle Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationIssue Resolution
Tools & Technologies
Lean Six SigmaCOREQCPC Processes
Certifications & Qualifications
U.S. Government-Issued Security ClearanceActive Secret Clearance
Industry Keywords
Integrated Product Team (IPT)Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT)Class I and Class II Engineering ChangesEngine Build-Test-TeardownProduction-Delivery Troubleshooting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide leadership and project management to a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT)
  • Own parts throughout the design, validation, production, and field-sustainment lifecycle
  • Lead IPT activities across design, structural analysis, durability, aerodynamics, materials, and manufacturing engineering
  • Drive technical execution and program performance, including risk management, issue resolution, and review readiness
  • Plan and manage budgets, schedules, and technical metrics with the Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT)
  • Serve as part-level owner for communication, risk closure, and alignment with program requirements
  • Communicate status, risks, and needs to engineering and program management
  • Coordinate Class I and Class II engineering changes
  • Oversee supplier and manufacturing reviews, engine build-test-teardown events, ACIs, FMRs, MERLIN field inquiries, and deviation requests
  • Support field investigations and production-delivery troubleshooting
  • Design, develop, and support mechanical systems, externals, and nacelles for commercial and military engine models

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • 8 years of engineering experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with an advanced degree and 5 years of engineering experience
  • 5 years of project management experience
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance
  • English proficiency (read, write, speak) required for communication with English-only customers, co-workers, or supervisors
  • Up to 10% domestic travel
  • Preferred: prior Control Account Manager (CAM) experience
  • Preferred: familiarity with bid and proposal cost estimating for military programs
  • Preferred: experience with AGILE methodologies
  • Preferred: knowledge of CORE, Lean Six Sigma, and QCPC processes
  • Preferred: active secret clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Employee Scholar Program
  • Employee referral award eligibility (all eligibility requirements must be met)
  • Hybrid work arrangement with regular onsite and offsite work