Senior Technical Powerplant Engineer I

MTU Aero Engines North America Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to join our Powerplant Engineering team in Rocky Hill. This role offers meaningful work in a collaborative environment, with opportunities to grow your engineering expertise, gas turbine hardware knowledge, and project management skills.

About the role

Reporting to the Powerplant Engineering (PPE) Manager, the Senior Technical Powerplant Engineer I is a key technical contributor responsible for developing, governing, and optimizing documentation and technical guidance to support gas turbine engine overhauls across global customer fleets. In this role, you will provide technical insight into engine maintenance strategies, influence cost-driven decision-making for Fleet Management Program (FMP) MRO contracts, and serve as a technical escalation point for complex overhaul topics—balancing cost efficiency, reliability, and engine safety across the Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine programs.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership for Engine Shop Visits – Lead oversight of engine shop visits under FMP, Fixed-Price Agreements, and Maintenance Cost Guarantees; ensure technical and commercial outcomes meet program objectives while upholding flight safety.
• Trusted Engineering Advisor – Provide expert technical recommendations to Fleet Technical Managers, Resident Center Managers, and Powerplant Engineers worldwide; influence workscopes and disposition decisions for best overall lifecycle value.
• Advanced Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis – Support and guide investigations for fleet-wide or engine-specific events; develop data-driven recommendations that improve engine time-on-wing, reliability, and overhaul cost structures.
• Strategic Cost & Technical Decision Support – Drive shop-visit cost analyses and present technical and financial insights to Fleet Managers and Engine Services Finance at Pratt & Whitney (P&W) to inform cost-reduction and maintenance strategy decisions.
• Vendor & Outsource Oversight – Define technical expectations, validate quality of output, and ensure alignment with MTU standards for outsourced workscope execution.
• Mentorship & Knowledge Development – Coach and support early-career Powerplant Engineers; promote best practices, continuous learning, and technical rigor across the team.

Competencies

• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking; anticipate downstream impacts of technical, commercial, and operational decisions.
• Operate with a strong sense of urgency and accountability; prioritize actions that protect engine safety, reliability, and program cost objectives.
• Pursue continuous improvement and self-development; actively share knowledge to elevate team capability.
• Demonstrate success influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving complex tasks to closure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5–12+ years of relevant engineering experience (gas turbine, MRO, or powerplant strongly preferred).
• Hands-on experience with engine hardware, MRO shop visit activity, fleet management, or maintenance program cost analysis preferred.
• Experience in a customer-facing role, handling multiple projects, collaborating with fleet managers and airlines or lessors strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills and customer engagement abilities highly desirable.
• Proven ability to independently lead technical initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated technical competence in related discipline.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits

• Professional development programs with clear pathways for career growth and advancement.
• Hybrid work model with flexible scheduling during core business hours.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Competitive retirement savings plan with pre-tax and Roth options, plus company match.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Company-provided life & disability insurance.
• Opportunities for international assignments and global collaboration.
• Extended business travel opportunities.
• Employee rewards and recognition program.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with company-wide engagement events.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to an onsite fitness center.