GTF ELMT Principal Engineer, Delta TechOps (Onsite)
Date Posted:
2026-07-16

Country:
United States of America

Location:
US-GA-ATLANTA-DELTA TECHOPS ~ 1600A Maynard H. Jackson Service Road ~ DELTA TECHOPS (External Site)

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:
Not RequiredAt 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.
What You Will Do:
The Aftermarket and Sustainment Engineering (ASE) organization is seeking a motivated, self-starting engineer to join our Engine Life Management Team (ELMT) at the Delta TechOps facility in Atlanta, Georgia supporting the maturation of the Next Generation Product Family (NGPF) fleet. In this role you will play a crucial part in supporting critical engineering activities within the Geared Turbofan (GTF) Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment.
Primary activities in this position include regular participation in engine teardown investigations, hardware distress data collection and trending, and return-to-service activities for non-conforming hardware.
This role will allow you to serve not only as an onsite extension of the cognizant Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPTs), providing them with critical engineering data, but also effectively act as an engineering liaison for the entire organization, representing Pratt & Whitney Engineering at a key customer site within the global GTF Network.
- Work closely with IPT members and regulatory authorities on hardware field investigations to drive root cause determination and recommend product improvements
- Proactively monitor, characterize, and trend part condition data in support of durability, safety, limits expansion, and repair activities
- Interface with Engine Centers in Atlanta, GA, Columbus, GA, and West Palm Beach, FL to better understand non-conformances and receive required distress characterization.
- Interpret OEM and aftermarket engineering data such as engineering drawings, MRO manuals, and field history to understand original design with intent of creating technical data used to return non-conforming hardware back to service.
- Apply mechanical design principles to complete tolerance stack-ups, balance calculations, bearing area, thread shear capability, and others.
- Establish validation substantiation requirements for technical dialog or engineering authorizations
- Obtain internal technical approvals from structures, CIPT design, materials, or Aero.
- Additionally secure FAA regulatory approval and coordinate with the end user.
- Continuously develop or improve design processes and Engineering Standard Work
- Interface with engine center staff, project engineering, and program management to secure priorities and understand programmatic issues.
- Cultivate relationships with shop floor inspectors, powerplant engineers, and production engineers to improve customer experience.
- Support Engineering organizations as an On-Site representative for the various CIPTs
- Provide technical support to engine center operations through interpretation of technical data and communication of special engineering requests
- Support engineering goals of improving Flight Safety, reducing Aircraft on Ground (AOG) occurrences, improving the GTF product, and maturing the PW1000G MRO network
What You Will Learn:
This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with engine run hardware and the assembly and disassembly processes. You'll gain valuable insights into engine functionality and business operations, providing you with an unparalleled opportunity to learn and grow as an engineer, while providing a direct engineering link to the commercial aftermarket organization.
Qualifications You Must Have :
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
- 8+ years of prior relevant engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree or 5+ years with an advanced degree
- 10% Travel
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Advanced degree and/or experience in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience in an aerospace overhaul environment such as assembly and disassembly of aircraft power plants
- Familiarity with Delta TechOps organization, processes, or operations
- Experience with Engine Component Design or Repair Development
- A working knowledge of SAP, P&W Quality Systems, configuration management process
Learn More & Apply Now!
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.
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.
The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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