Associate Director, Combustion Technology Subject Matter Expert (Hybrid)

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.

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At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Hot Section Engineering (HSE) module center is looking for a highly motivated leader to join our team as Advanced Combustor Systems Subject Matter Expert.  This position reports to the Director of Technology, HSE, and will provide technical leadership for combustor technology development for both advanced commercial and military engines.  This highly visible position directly benefits HSE and PW next generation product vision. With the wide range of technology advancement projects for HSE hardware, this position offers an outstanding opportunity to broad experience in key technical areas and interact across Engineering through the HSE and Aero-Thermo Fluids (ATF) technical disciplines and Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) Leaders, Engineering managers, chief engineers and technical fellows. As such, this role requires solid core competency strengths in both strategic and tactical leadership capabilities.

Current HSE technology development activities include components for the next generation TALON combustor, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), and hydrogen fuels. In addition to internally funded projects, key activities also involve interacting with other RTX divisions and external companies to augment internal funding and develop additional capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and deliver technology strategies and solutions through collaboration with advanced military and commercial engine program leadership including SAF and Hydrogen with internal and external funding sources

Support the Combustor Technology Manager and Combustor Fellow by driving technology development and transition, including manufacturing, to advance the readiness level per customer requirements and in accordance with cost/budget, schedule, and on-time delivery targets and collaborating to develop technology roadmaps, capital investments, and business metrics to meet workforce and financial objectives.

Develop business cases and strategies with leadership team to prioritize the key technology development plans.

Basic Qualifications:

BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field

12+ years of engineering experience and leadership in combustion devices, OR MS in a related field and 10+ years engineering experience and leadership in combustion devices.

US Person Status with security clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Skilled in combustor design, thermal analysis and project management preferably demonstrated in multiple combustion disciplines and integration of those systems into vehicles.

Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Strong business mindset with deep technical understanding.

Technical and strategic leadership experience, supervisory experience helpful.

AGILE Project Management

Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and manage multiple tasks.

Demonstrated effectiveness in teaming across functions, organizations, and leadership.

Results-oriented with good problem-solving skills.

Excellent judgement and professional maturity.

Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities

Continuous improvement mindset

Embrace the Leadership Operating Model and exhibit the behaviors.

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.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.