Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-09-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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:

None/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.

What You Will Do

Pratt & Whitney's Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) organization is responsible for the engineering activities for the Fan/Low Pressure Compressor and High Pressure Compressor modules across all of P&W's military and commercial products.

CSE is seeking for an experienced and highly motivated Design Engineering Manager that serves as the direct line supervisor for a team of design engineers. The Design Engineering Manager provides oversight to a group of design engineers, handles task assignments, employee performance and results for the group. Is responsible for the design of CSE hardware through preliminary & detailed design, validation, certification, and support of manufacturing and operational service.​

• Effectively lead the design engineering team to meet program demands. Sets priorities, allocates resources, review and approve design documentation and supervises staff to meet safety standards, quality requiremetns and schedule needs.
• Ensure support for multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balance customer requirements for durability, performance, cost and weight.
• Actively identify and manage risks and resolve technical problems .
• Coach, train and develop the technical capabilities of design engineers. Responsible for the recruiting, retention and performance management of design engineers.
• Develop the required functional expertise of the team to ensure overall team capability meets current and future business needs.
• Regularly evaluate staffing / resource metrics with business managers, discipline directors and CIPT Leadership, and ensure adequate resource plans are in place.
• Travel is up to 10%
• English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 8 years of design engineering experience, or an Advanced Degree in Engineering with 5 years of design engineering experience.
• Experience with CAD solid modeling (UG NX) and other modeling and analysis tools.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proven leadership and analytical skills.
• The ability to craft clear communication and develop meaningful relationships
• Possess excellent judgment and professional maturity
• Prior experience in part design and development, as well as in field and production support

What We Offer:

• Employee Scholar Program

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products.

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:

• 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.

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.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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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