Principal Field Service Engineer (Onsite)

We're seeking a Principal Field Service Engineer to join our Commercial Engines Customer Technical Services team, supporting the global PW2000 and PW4000 engine fleet. This is a highly visible technical role where you'll partner directly with airline customers, maintenance organizations, and internal engineering teams to solve complex operational challenges, improve fleet reliability, and represent Pratt & Whitney as a trusted technical advisor.

What You Will Do: Serve as the primary technical advisor for airline customers and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facilities supporting the global PW2000 and PW4000 engine fleet, providing expertise in fan, compressor, mechanical systems, and nacelle components. Lead complex engine event investigations, perform root cause analyses, and develop technical solutions that improve fleet reliability, safety, and operational performance.

Partner with cross-functional engineering, Product Safety, Certification & Validation, and airframer teams to resolve technical issues, support engine modifications, and maintain continued airworthiness. Develop and review Engineering Authorizations (EAs), Special Instructions, and maintenance documentation while contributing to updates for engine manuals and other technical publications.

Provide timely technical support for Aircraft-On-Ground (AOG) events and other critical operational issues, collaborating with airline engineers, maintenance teams, and Pratt & Whitney Field Service Representatives. Identify recurring fleet trends and recommend process and product improvements that enhance customer support, engine reliability, and operational efficiency.

Occasional weekend and after-hours support are required to assist with urgent customer needs and Aircraft-On-Ground (AOG) events. Approximately 5% domestic and international travel is required for customer meetings, technical conferences, and safety or operational event investigations.

What You Will Learn: The opportunity to become a recognized technical expert supporting one of the industry's most respected commercial engine platforms. Exposure to global airline operations and collaboration with customers across multiple regions. Opportunities to lead high-impact technical investigations and influence product reliability and operational excellence.

Cross-functional experience working with engineering, product safety, certification, and field service organizations. Career growth within one of the world's leading aerospace and defense companies.

Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and 8 years of aerospace engineering experience; or an Advanced degree in a related field with 5 years of aerospace engineering experience.

Qualifications We Prefer: Experience providing technical support to airline customers or Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) organizations. Experience with aircraft engine maintenance, troubleshooting, or field service support. Familiarity with commercial aircraft engine systems, maintenance documentation, and operational support processes.

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We Offer: Eligible for Relocation. Learn More & Apply Now! 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. Candidates will learn more about the 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.