Date Posted:

2026-02-03

Country:

United States of America:

Location:

US-VA-CHARLOTTESVILLE-1180 ~ 1180 Seminole Trl ~ SEMINOLE

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

Pratt & Whitney Mikro Systems is designing ceramic cores and tooling for turbine airfoil castings to be manufactured at P&W’s state-of-the-art Asheville, North Carolina, foundry. Mikro Systems utilizes a manufacturing process that produces intricate, multi-walled ceramic cores. As development progresses, we need innovative ideas to address the unique challenges created by fully featured ceramic bodies. The Mikro team is seeking a talented Product Engineer who can think outside the box, identify root causes, evaluate part data, and provide innovative solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the project lead for the development, manufacturing, and delivery of parts to meet customer specifications.
• Apply Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodologies to identify and implement process improvements and enhance product quality.
• Provide operations support and assist with the Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) process; support and/or participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) events and CORE activities (quality improvement).
• Lead and/or assist the manufacturing engineering team in investigations related to parts and tooling.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing engineering team on design changes and/or specifications to ensure effective product design and implementation.
• Calculate dimensional variation, deviation from nominal, Cpk, part yield, and determine dimensional capability based on part inspection data.
• Utilize CAD software, specifically Siemens NX, to review tooling designs and blueprints for the aerospace product line.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and a willingness to walk the shop floor to identify and resolve issues.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience with a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with 3D modeling/drafting software (preferably Siemens NX or Solid Works).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to government contract requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent experience.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software (preferably Siemens NX or Solid Works).
• Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) standards, specifically ASME Y14.5-2009.
• Familiarity with turbine blade and vane design.
• Knowledge of investment casting and molding tooling design.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with leadership and executive teams.
• Understanding of how Integrated Product Teams function.
• Background in dimensional analysis, including standard deviation, calculating Cpk, and evaluating critical part parameters.

Learn More & 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: 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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). 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.

Requires advanced to expert knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

May have broad knowledge of project management. Requires substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or

systems in order to provide enhancements within job area. Typically requires: 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

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a

minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

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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