Position Information

Date Posted: 2025-12-15

Country: United States of America

Location: PW100: East Hartford, 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: Secret

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• 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 authorized to access information under this program/contract

About the Role

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?

This is an exciting opportunity to join the F135 Sustainment team that is focused on product readiness during rapid fleet growth, activation of multiple depot locations while preparing for the 1st scheduled overhaul maintenance. This position will manage a small team whose actions are critical to the availability, maintainability and affordability of the F135 engine throughout the life cycle.

Component Aftermarket Integrated Product Team (CAIPT)

Integrates with other sustainment organizations on behalf of Engineering and focuses on the sustainment strategy through limit and repairs expansion, as well and addressing hardware needs for depot and unit. The CAIPT Manager will manage the CAIPT Team comprised of: deputies, leads, and focals for F135 Sustainment PMO. The CAIPT Manager will provide flow-down and integration from the customer, F135 Sustainment and Engineering Leadership, and the F135 Fleet Readiness Manager. The CAIPT Manager will provide guidance, while also interacting with a cross-functional team of professionals including CSE, CIPT Engineering, ASE, F135 Sustainment, Military Engines Sustainment Operations, & ELMT. You will lead the highly visible CAIPT team presenting at key meetings with both internal and external stakeholders. You will provide leadership to ensure baseline plans, strategic improvements are defined and executed, and communications are addressed. As the CAIPT Manager, you are responsible for ensuring mitigation of new urgent items, while also identifying and corroborating proactive efforts to reduce future issues. You will provide reports, documentation, and implement systemic improvements with various cross-functional teams to ensure hardware availability. Work with your team to reduce the impact of Limiting Factor (LIMFAC) hardware on the program through various mitigation options and efforts.

Responsibilities

• Owner of LIMFAC process and data sets, maintain standard work and reporting of LIMFACs, mitigations, efforts, and successes
• Owner of the unserviceable material prioritization with ASE clinic
• Integrate with HFFR Technical Manager to regularly review unserviceable inventory and create a recurring schedule for teams, ensuring action to reduce inventory
• Integrate with Affordability, checking for overdue mx cost tasks, ensuring updates are being made by CAIPT and CIPT
• Manage the team that will be the first stop POC for SSDOs, escapes, or quality issues/concerns
• Lead team on mitigation planning, cheerleading for automations, dashboards, and policy alignment
• Success will require strong cross-functional IPT leadership skills due to interaction with multiple internal and external organizations (CIPTs, Eagle Supply, Repair Engineering and Customer Support Engineering and the MESO Depot Operation/partners)

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 12 years of engineering, project/program management, aftermarket, or CIPT experience with a general knowledge of jet engines
• OR An Advanced Degree with 10 years of engineering, project/program management, aftermarket, or CIPT experience with a general knowledge of jet engines
• 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

• Master's Degree
• 3+ years of propulsion system sustainment experience
• Excel in team leadership, innovation, communication and focus on results
• At least 2 years of supervisory/management or team leading experience
• An operations mindset, adaptable to changing situations and responsive to the needs of the business
• Be able to manage the issues on the horizon while leading the team to look forward and plan ahead
• Current Security Clearance is a plus

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 workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Not Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance not available

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.

Compensation

Salary Range: $147,000 USD - $295,000 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.

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 characteristic protected by law.