Staff Engineer

• Aircraft Engine Overhaul & Repair

Date Posted: 2025-11-12
Country: United States of America
Location: PW200: Bridgeport WV, 1525 Midway Park Road, Bridgeport, WV, 26330 USA
Position Role Type: Onsite

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required: Only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Security Clearance: None/Not Required
• Safety Sensitive Position: This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA's regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40

About Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. We're seeking curious people ready to explore and find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up.

The Bridgeport, WV facility is a FAA regulated facility operating under the U.S. Departments of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our engineering team in Bridgeport, WV as a Staff Engineer. This position focuses on supporting aircraft engines through overhaul and repair processes, including but not limited to disassembly, clean line, NDT, detail inspection, assembly, and test cell. You will provide support to our engine shop and play a key role in our efficiency and ability to return engines to service in a timely manner.

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced engineer with previous experience answering technical questions, solving complex technical problems, and providing guidance on the disposition of engines, engine parts and accessories. You will also study, develop, assess, and roll out new methods to process the engines (e.g., new inspection limits, new repairs, new methods of disassembly/assembly/test, etc.).

Work is approximately 50% in the shop and 50% at your desk. Primary workload is a mix of longer-term projects that span durations of weeks or months along with more immediate-term tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and report trends in the conditions of the engines, engine parts and accessories and engine test trends
• Implement new or revised inspection limits, modifications, repairs, etc. based on the observed trends
• Work with other departments within the broader company as required to achieve project goals
• Apply continuous improvement methodology in all tasks in an effort to improve shop processes: man-hours, turn-around time, cost of poor quality, etc.
• On an as-needed basis, provide/coordinate training on various technical topics such as rotor balancing, failure mode analysis/identification, etc.
• Work with Customer Service and Sales in the development of specifications that define the work to be performed on the engines while in the shop (e.g. how accessories are processed, what Service Bulletins to perform, how to manage life limited parts, etc.)
• Demonstrate fluency in the English language (both written and verbal)

Required Qualifications

• An Advanced Degree in Engineering or STEM field with 3+ years' experience in an MRO environment or other manufacturing setting, OR
• A Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field and 5+ years' prior relevant experience
• U.S. Person or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree
• Experience in continuous improvement methodology (CORE/ACE/Lean/Kaizen/Six Sigma)
• Overhaul and repair processes experience
• Previous experience in aviation/aerospace industry or other Aftermarket repair shops
• Extensive and demonstrable experience in data analysis, problem solving, and solution implementation
• Experience with PWC Turbofan and Turboprop Engines (emphasis on PW800, but also PW300, PW500, PW600, and PT6A & PT6E)

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.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $82,000 USD - $164,000 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.

Eligible Benefits

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
• 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.

Additional Information

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.