Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-04-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-WV-BRIDGEPORT-1525 ~ 1525 Midway Park Rd ~ MIDWAY BLDG A

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.

What You Will Do:

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 a seasoned engineer with previous experience answering technical questions, solving complex technical problems, and providing guidance and support 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.

Pratt & Whitney in Bridgeport, WV is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tracks and reports trends in the conditions of the engines, engine parts and accessories and engine test trends.

• Implements 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, provides/coordinates training on various technical topics such as rotor balancing, failure mode analysis/identification, etc.

• Works 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.).

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

• Fluency in the English language (both written and verbal)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a minimum 2 years of experience in an MRO environment or other manufacturing setting

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 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 shop

• 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)

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

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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