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RTX

Manufactures jet engines, avionics, missiles

Chief Engineer - Propellers, Project chief engineer

Aerospace EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFigeac, France

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree from an engineering school or a higher-education qualification at Bac+5 level in aeronautics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent.
  • Significant experience developing complex mechanical systems and managing multidisciplinary engineering projects.
  • Strong skills in complex technical project management and technical leadership.
  • Professional working proficiency in English at minimum B2 level.
  • Professional working proficiency in French at minimum B2 level.
  • Ability to travel internationally.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural context with US teams and international customers.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure an appropriate level of safety for the relevant products throughout their lifecycle.
  • Participate in product safety reviews, including PSRB and PSB.
  • Contribute to investigations of in-service events involving the relevant products.
  • Deliver the project's technical milestones on time and within budget.
  • Manage the budget and provide visibility into actual spending against the forecast budget.
  • Oversee technical development, qualification, certification, and continued airworthiness of assigned propeller systems throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Prepare and present technical materials for commercial proposals, design reviews, and major program milestones.
  • Provide clear technical direction to multidisciplinary teams, including Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Customer Support, and Aftermarket.
  • Identify and implement actions based on workload and available resources within Engineering teams.
  • Update project technical milestone plans as needed.
  • Track, report, and escalate technical milestones when necessary.
  • Report regularly on technical project progress, including milestones, Engineering activities, risks, key issues, and matters requiring escalation.
  • Coordinate integration, qualification, and certification activities with customers, certification authorities, and relevant internal functions.
  • Lead product improvements and cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Capture lessons learned and good practices and incorporate them into Standard Work processes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience developing or supporting aerospace products.
  • Knowledge of aircraft propeller systems.
  • Experience conducting technical investigations, root-cause analysis, and defining and implementing corrective actions.
  • Experience with qualification and certification processes for aerospace equipment under EASA, FAA, or equivalent requirements.
  • Experience with flight testing.

About the Company

RTX

Manufactures jet engines, avionics, missiles

RTX operates in aerospace and defense with three main units: Pratt & Whitney jet engines, Collins Aerospace avionics and flight systems, and Raytheon defense systems. Jet engines provide thrust for commercial and military aircraft, avionics manage cockpit controls and navigation, and Raytheon builds missiles, radar, and sensing platforms. It differentiates itself by offering an integrated, end-to-end portfolio across both commercial aviation and national defense under one corporate roof, built on the legacy of Raytheon and UTC. Its goal is to help customers fly more efficiently and protect nations by advancing propulsion, electronics and defense tech for civilian and security needs.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Arlington County, VA
Founded
2022

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