Date Posted:
2026-04-15Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-130 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 130Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.Security Clearance Type:
None/Not RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredAt RTX, the world 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 spanet 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:
In this highly visible role as an F135 Program Sustainment Industrial Lead, you will drive industrial rate readiness throughout the value stream for the F135 Sustainment Ramp. This role is responsible for integrating with the Sustainment Program Team to drive increased industrial supportability, maintain the overall health of the flying fleet, in addition to meeting the program’s delivery, quality, and cost goals. The F135 Program Sustainment Industrial Lead will focus on identifying and mitigating risk in the medium to long term with specific emphasis applied to increasing the program’s overall readiness in support of the upcoming ramp. The overall focus is to position the organization for success as the number of fielded assets increase.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Delivery assurance, supply chain sourcing and capacity assessments, ensuring timely transition executions, and understanding/driving future requirements
- Assist with process and procedure creation/refinement positioning PW for success through the F135 Sustainment Ramp
- Assist with escalation and mitigation of critical fleet hardware needs to maintain customer war readiness and proactively overdrive critical customer deliveries
- Willingness to drive changes and improvements in a large production focused environment
- Support all F135 Program activities by interfacing with Production and Sustainment Programs, Component Integrated Program Teams (CIPTs), Component Afterspanet Integration Program Teams (CAIPTs), Module Centers, Global Supply Chain, Sales Inventory Operations Planning (SIOP) Forecasting, Delivery Assurance, Contracts, and Partner Companies
- Develop, facilitate, and monitor part improvements through a series of Key Process Indicators and standard delivery metrics
- There is less than 10 travel associated with this role.
Qualifications you must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years experience or MBA/Master’s Degree and minimum 5 years’ experience
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Qualifications we prefer:
- SAP Knowledge
- Excellent Excel data analytic skills
- Experience leading/managing moderate to complex projects
- MBA/Master’s Degree
- Experience in government contracts
- Experience in Manufacturing/Engineering/Materials Management/Supply Chain/Continuous Improvement
- CORE Certification
- PMP Certification
- Sustainment/OEM/Contracts experience
Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
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.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms