Date Posted:
2023-11-21
Country:
United States of America
Location:
PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA
Position Role Type:
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.
Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.
At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
Job Summary:
Pratt & Whitney continually strives to maintain a world class safety and reliability record. The Operational Engines Safety & Reliability team within Engineering Product Integrity (EPI) is seeking a motivated and impactful leader to aid in the Safety assessment of the 5th Generation Warfighter. This is an exciting role to work across multiple functional teams, internal as well as external to keep our Warfighter flying and mission capable. The F135 CTOL/CV System Safety Lead will lead the fleet in managing all aspects of proactive and reactive safety. Responsible for sustaining world class safety and reliability of the F135 Engine program, demonstrate high proficiency in flight safety processes, including Safety Issue Management L3/ESW, Safety Risk Assessments, and Customer safety guidance (e.g., Mil Std 882, USAF Safety Best Practice 99-06, Military program System Safety Plan). The selected candidate will work closely with Safety Databases (FMECA, DFMEA, OSHA, SSHA) to establish program risks. This is a high energy role which offers an opportunity to collaborate with individuals from multiple levels of P&W, aircraft manufacturers, and regulators. Executive level visibility in presenting tasks to the Safety Board and maintain flexibility to support urgent program flight safety concerns.
Occasional Travel up to 10% within the United States
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform quantitative safety risk assessments on gas turbine propulsion systems, identify flight safety hazard and provide guidance and mentorship within the program. Develop quantitative models blending engineering insights and statistical methods to determine required fleet actions.
- Lead the Internal Safety Reviews (ISR) to ensure accountability is maintained throughout the flight safety process. Ensure accurate Safety Issue Status (SIM) status, proficiency in SharePoint tools and management of data.
- Coordinate with P&W technical experts to identify and document engine event sequences that could result in a hazard to the propulsion system. Produce propulsion hazard assessments and manage hazards within the PW Safety Process.
- Understand safety threshold guidance as it applies to both P&W internal and external customers; Own program-specific safety analysis guidance.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
- 8+ years of experience in Engineering or 5+ years engineering experience with an Advanced Degree
- Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder.
- Gas Turbine or Electric Engine Knowledge
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong analytical background, preferable with computer programming or extensive Microsoft Excel (VBA) or other programming language
- Strong technical writing skills
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/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.
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