F135 ECU Business Acquisition Manager

Date Posted:

2026-10-08



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-G ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG G



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.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 Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

The ECU Program Acquisition Manager is primarily responsible for the execution and acquisition integration and works with the Business Acquisition Team (BAT) to directly support the F135 ECU program.  This includes providing guidance in support of all business acquisition proposals while working with the Program Acquisition Associate Director to lay out strategies for efficient acquisition captures. 

The ECU effort will utilize multiple contracts to mature the program through Detailed Design, First Engine to Test (FETT), Initial Flight Release (IFR), Initial Service Release (ISR) and Flight Test.  The candidate will be responsible for providing program requirements to the BAT and holding to plan.  They will also support negotiations with the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) to support acquisition captures.

The ECU program is a fast-paced, high visibility, time critical, dynamic environment and the selected candidate must be adaptable, able to think critically and strategically, and be able to work in a high-pressure customer-facing position.

What You Will Do:

• Develop integration plans and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration into ECU proposals
• Collaborate closely with proposal manager and program associate directors/program managers to develop capture/win strategy
• Collaborate with the finance team to develop and understand financial profitability
• Lead the proposal review and gated processes with the BACE Proposal Manager
• Assist in strategy development
• Identify potential risks and challenges that may impact the proposal’s success and identify mitigating actions and approaches as needed.
• Overall accountability for the business acquisition pursuit
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with external parties as well as internal organizations to meet customer requirements and program objectives
• Drive improvements throughout the business acquisition gated process to achieve timely contract awards through the gated process
• Brief ECU PMO management and secure commitment through the gated process

Qualifications You Must Have:

• BA/BS in aerospace, engineering, business or related field is required; MBA is a plus
• A minimum of 10+ years of combined program management, leadership, and/or technical experience required
• At least 5+ years’ experience with propulsion required
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• A collaborative team player, who possess multi-tasking abilities, has a client focus, is adaptive, and works effectively in a time sensitive and dynamic environment
• Professional maturity to work with minimal daily supervision while balancing numerous priorities and ability to prioritize in a dynamic work environment
• Knowledge of Proposal Development/Business Capture Process with Technical knowledge and experience with development programs; experience with the F135 is a plus
• Focus on results (meet customer and business needs)
• Strong proven leadership skills, strategic thinking/ problem solving skills  and ability to gain consensus among a various group of individuals and organizations required.

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Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Onsite

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 role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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