Date Posted:

2026-09-02



Country:

United States of America



Location:

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



Position Role Type:

Hybrid



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

RTX Corporation 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 Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 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, VA.   

RTX Corporate Commercial Engines (CE) is looking for a talented Associate Director, Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines Business Communications.

Commercial Engines (CE) is Pratt & Whitney’s largest business, making up more than 50 percent of the annual revenue. RTX Communications is seeking an outstanding candidate to develop and deliver communications strategies and content across the P&W CE portfolio, focused on propulsion for the next generation commercial aircraft. As a member of the CE Communications team, you will work with company leaders to help drive business results by providing world-class communications in support of company priorities.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and lead an integrated communications plan and cross-functional team to support the organization’s advanced engine program business objectives and employee engagement goals, as a key part of the Commercial Engines single aisle market priority.
• Track progress on the plan and partner with cross-COE colleagues on measurement.
• Conduct regular business reviews to assess progress and course-correct, as necessary.
• Prepare and secure approval for communications deliverables, including talking points, key messages, prep packages, posts, featured content, speeches, news releases, holding statements, presentations.
• Prepare CE and other business leaders for external speaking opportunities.
• Partner with the Media Relations team to achieve a positive narrative in the media and leverage program news and milestones. Help facilitate media interviews and ensure participants are prepared.
• Prepare and secure approvals for media statements/Q&As and talking points in partnership with the business leaders and Media Relations team.
• Partner with the Brand team to develop and deliver compelling and impactful assets and experiences as part of the communications plan.
• Partner with the Digital Communications team to design and deploy content which generates strong internal and external engagement.
• Develop and manage relationships with Communications counterparts at customers, partners, external organizations and third-party influencers
• Plan, attend and leverage industry trade shows and events to deliver results in support of CE and advanced programs business objectives, including via media, social media, customer/3rd party testimonials. Meet with communications counterparts to build and advance relationships. Ensure the company is favorably positioned at key trade shows and industry events
• Partner with the Employee Communications team to build workforce engagement in support of our business goals and wider internal communications objectives, including townhall meetings, regular leader messages and organizational announcements
• Support crisis communications for the wider commercial engines fleet.
• Travel approximately 10% to both domestic and international locations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience
• Previous project management experience, utilizing organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Previous experience as a leader with strong interpersonal, influencing and collaboration skills.
• Previous experience executing written, oral, and e-communications, especially in a virtual environment.
• Previous experience delivering successful communications campaigns for global engineering /manufacturing organizations, preferably in the aerospace or a related industry.
• Experience with traditional and non-traditional communication platforms, including print, electronic, social media, video and industry events.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• MBA or MS in Business Management or Communications
• Ability to excel in fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Strategic thinker and self-starter

What We Offer: 

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance   

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees   

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option   

• Tuition reimbursement program  

• Student Loan Repayment Program   

• Life insurance and disability coverage   

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection  

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits  

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning   

• Adoption Assistance            

• Autism Benefit   

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions   

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program  

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits   

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services  

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program    

• This role may be eligible for relocation

• And more!   

Learn More & Apply Now! 

Location/Type: Hybrid 

• East Hartford, CT is the preferred location, however candidates located near an RTX hub will also be considered.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role: 

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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