Principal Engineer - Project Engineering

Date Posted: 2026-10-13 Country: India Location: IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli Position Role Type: Hybrid At RTX, the world's 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. Pratt & Whitney is a seeking a Principal Project Engineer (P4) to work at our India Engineering Center campus in Bengaluru, India. The successful candidate will join the Mechanical Systems, Externals and Nacelles Engineering Project team to provide production and field support for our operational commercial engines. This mainly includes components related to engine externals. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB PURPOSE: This position is for a Project Engineering professional working with limited support. Supports the development of project plans, schedules and budgets, tracks progress, resolves problems, develops solutions, and forecasts project revenue. Coordinates with other functional organizations, identifies and addresses project problems, analyzes data gathered, and develops solutions and recommendations to solve problems, meet deadlines and optimize performance. JOB ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES OR TASKS: Supports the development of project plans, schedules and budgets Tracks progress, identifies and resolves obstacles to minimize disruption to project schedules to ensure smooth project operations Supports in the preparation of status and technical content to Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) and upper Pratt & Whitney management Analyzes data gathered and develops solutions or alternative methods of proceeding to optimize performance and increase efficiency of work Work closely with Integrated Product Team (IPT) members and authorities on hardware field investigations to drive root cause and recommend product improvements Supports Class 1 and Class 2 engineering change execution. Technical background to lead design integration with Airframer and suppliers on components like engine Nacelles. Maintains and presents plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project(s) to track progress and ensure that established targets are met Support in the execution of risks assessments and mitigation plans Identifies and addresses project problems and recommends resolutions to ensure the successful completion of projects Facilitates project tasks with the various functional organizations to ensure alignment with overall project objectives OTHER MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES OR TASKS: Attend and have participation in group meetings, teleconferences and/or training required Actively participate in initiatives for continuous improvement using ACE tools and support AS9100 efforts Based on business needs, the incumbent may be required to support other duties/functions within the company Support project management activities Basic Qualifications: M.Tech or B.Tech degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering 9+ years of experience with M.Tech or 11+ years of experience with B.Tech preferably in Aerospace/Gas Turbine Engineering Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in the Aerospace Industry Previous gas turbine experience Working proficiency with MS Office, Teamcenter, SAP, MS Project or other scheduling software The ability to craft clear communication and build positive relationships Experience with Microsoft Office applications Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong interpersonal skills Excellent at promoting teamwork Additional Requirements: Travel up to 10% 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. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms