Former F135 Program Director, Pratt and Whitney

Elizabeth (Walsh) Mitchell is a distinguished engineering leader with more than 21 years of experience at what is now Raytheon Technologies Corporation (RTX), primarily working at the Pratt and Whitney division. There, she supported the F135 program, the engine that powers all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II. Mitchell graduated from Catholic University with a bachelor of mechanical engineering in 1999. While at Catholic University, she was a dedicated student-athlete on the women's swim team.

During her tenure at Pratt and Whitney, Mitchell worked in engineering roles across commercial and military programs, including software development and engine test and hardware development, where she built a wide base of knowledge across engine components and disciplines. Her technical work culminated in her role as the F135 STOVL chief engineer, maintaining engineering responsibility for the complex vertical lift technology used by the U.S. Marine Corps. She later rose to the position of F135 program director, where she led the production and development aspects of the F135 engine program.

Mitchell is deeply family-oriented, balancing her professional legacy with her roles as a wife and mother. With the support of her husband, she stepped away from her corporate career in 2021 to spend more time with her family. She serves as a teacher at St. Patrick Catholic School and is the head coach for the Fairhope HEAT swim team.