Senior Manager, F135 Development & Production

Date Posted: 2026-01-30

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance 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: Confidential
• Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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. 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.

About the Role

The F135 Development & Production group is thrilled to offer an opportunity for a Senior Manager. In this role you will actively track plans to develop, test and integrate Pratt & Whitney's Sustainment Data Products and offboard software into ALIS / ODIN. You will be closely aligned with the F-35 Joint Program's transition to ODIN and will closely monitor software, data and infrastructure and modernization efforts that are the foundations of ODIN. You will be a member of cross-functional teams and work in a dynamic environment that supports the F135 program's new development efforts. Among those are planning and management support to the Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) team and monitoring software deployment for the activation of Usage Based Lifing (UBL) across the F135 fleet. Opportunities to interact with Pratt & Whitney business units, F-35 Program Office counterparts and industry partners occur daily.

Responsibilities

• Manage project plans and funding for Pratt & Whitney's development, test and integration with ALIS / ODIN software
• Align Pratt & Whitney teams with the F-35 Joint Program Office's Integrated Master Schedule
• Coordinate with Pratt & Whitney stakeholders to capture software and data product requirements and register those with the F35 program office for development in ODIN
• Represent Pratt & Whitney in external reviews with the F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin and provide updates to Pratt & Whitney teams as required
• Monitor status of ALIS / ODIN hardware and software deployments
• Keep F135 teams informed of Modernization efforts for software, data and infrastructure during the F-35 Joint Program Office transition to ODIN

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA required
• 10+ years of experience in project management, logistics support and/or engine system sustainment
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree is preferred
• Previous systems engineering role, or system integration experience
• Sound judgment, assertive influencing and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication, presentation and data management skills
• Ability to effectively foster partnering across functional organizations
• Strong leadership skills
• Familiarity with ALIS preferred

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. For onsite 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.

Compensation

Salary Range: $132,400 USD - $251,600 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.

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 Statement

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.