Date Posted:

2026-04-20

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:

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

At RTX, the world 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.

GATORWORKS, within Military Development Programs (MDP), is a technology, product, and capability incubator focused on rapid prototyping, demonstration, and engine to airframe integration across the earliest phase of development. The team is expanding the Military Engines product portfolio with cutting edge technology, innovative use of existing capability – with focus on a new and non-traditional customer base and acquisition environment. Developing, testing, and fielding technologies for the warfighter faster and more efficiently is common to our mission across all programs.

What You Will Do:

Advanced Military Engines Program Office, within GATORWORKS, seeks a team-oriented, self-motivated, self-guided, and self-aware leader to excel as Program Manager for the Small CCA program. Reporting to the Advanced Military Engines Director, the Program Manager (Associate Director) is responsible for fostering strong customer & internal stakeholder relationships, ensuring program process compliance, delivering business results, and leading project completion.

Communication, drive for results, team leadership, and the ability to adapt and overcome when confronted with obstacles are all critical to success in this role.

• The ideal candidate continually and calmly guides integration engagements toward overall objectives in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment.

• Travel to WSC and customer locations is expected.

• Lead the Integrated Product Management Team for the assigned program portfolio

• Provide inspired leadership to a cross-functional team to accomplish major product development objectives, on schedule, within cost, with disciplined risk management

• Partner with other functional leaders for inclusive problem-solving and decision-making

• Identify and remove obstacles for the team

• Communicate expertly to all levels of internal and external stakeholders

• Build and maintain advocacy for program and team needs

• Deliver world-class and winning solutions for key customer needs and company competitive objectives

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Science, Engineering, or Technical Degree preferred and 12 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10 years’ experience

• 12 plus years’ experience leading integration, program, or engineering project teams required

• 7 plus years in Aerospace and Defense required

• US Citizenship required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience with program management, engineering and/or complex project leadership

• Build internal and external collaborative relationships

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

• Prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail working in a fast-paced environment

• The ability to develop and present material to cross-functional teams

• Familiarity with Agile principles and Digital Tools

What We Offer:

• Benefits

• Relocation Package

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 role is:

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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