Principal Engineer, Technology

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for commercial, military and business aircraft. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world.
We are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. Make a difference with a career at Pratt & Whitney.

· Serve as a thought leader and advocate for RTX, strengthening strategic collaborations with A*STAR, universities, academic institutions, and research organizations.

· Establish, develop, and maintain strong partnerships with A*STAR and key academic and research institutions to advance industry-academia collaboration.

· Develop and lead strategic research and technology projects that align institutional research capabilities with RTX’s business and technology priorities.

· Oversee a portfolio of academic collaboration projects, ensuring high-impact outcomes and alignment with RTX’s long-term technology strategy.

· Identify emerging technologies, research trends, and innovation opportunities within academia with potential applications across aerospace, defense, and related industries.

· Drive the transition and integration of relevant academic research outcomes into RTX’s technology development pipeline and product applications.

· Ensure compliance with intellectual property agreements, research contracts, funding requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.

· Mentor senior engineers and team members involved in research, technology development, and academic collaboration initiatives.

· Support the Pratt & Whitney Singapore Technology Accelerator team by leading and executing technology development projects from concept through implementation, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, schedule, and budget.

· Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and quality standards throughout the development and implementation of new technologies and processes.

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Business, or a related field.

· At least 10 years of experience in engineering, research and development (R&D), technology development, or technology leadership roles.

· Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-functional research or technology projects, including collaborations with government agencies, academic institutions, or research organizations.

· Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives and translate research outcomes into practical technology or business applications.

· Strong passion for innovation, emerging technologies, and fostering successful industry-academia collaborations.

· Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Business, or a related field.

· Experience within the aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or related technology sectors.

· Strong strategic leadership capabilities, with the ability to establish and drive the direction of research and academic collaboration initiatives.

· Advanced technical knowledge with demonstrated ability to address complex engineering and technology challenges.

· Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across academic, government, research, and internal stakeholders.

· Experience securing or managing research funding, research agreements, and intellectual property arrangements.

· Strong organizational and program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex, high-impact projects concurrently.

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