Jobs in East Hartford, CT

About the role

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.

What you'll bring

• 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.
• This highly visible role within the F135 Sustainment Program Management Office (SPMO) is responsible for the strategic planning and execution of configuration optimization across the F135 fleet.
• The Sustainment Configuration Manager will oversee how new engine components, assemblies, and modules are introduced into the fleet and how legacy configurations are retired.
• This position plays a critical role in product sustainment by engaging in engineering cold‑starts, supporting component improvements, and ensuring timely and clear communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical leadership, risk management, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
• 12 years of engineering or an Advanced degree with 10 years of engineering experience
• Strong systems engineering background with proven technical acumen

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