Advanced Coatings Test Engineer

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in the United States is seeking a qualified engineer to support materials development and high-performance coatings. The role involves test article fabrication, RF material measurements, and preparation of specimens for mechanical testing, with opportunities to work on radar cross-section measurement ranges.

The position requires a degree with several years of aerospace coatings experience and hands-on lab skills in materials testing.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience with spray application of aerospace coatings, including surface preparation and fill/fair operations.
• Experience with formulation, mixing and application of highly filled specialty aerospace coatings.

Responsibilities

• Support Signature Management & Technology group in the performance of materials and processes development activities in the areas of high-performance coatings, composites, adhesive bonding and surface preparation.
• Perform test article fabrication activities to support range testing.
• Perform measurements in the RF Materials Measurements Lab to characterize material properties and performance.
• Support the M&P lab in the preparation (fabrication, painting, etc.) of specimens for physical and mechanical testing.
• Support component level testing at both the far and near field radar cross section (RCS) measurement ranges.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

RTX in the United States is seeking a qualified engineer to support materials development and high-performance coatings. The role involves test article fabrication, RF material measurements, and preparation of specimens for mechanical testing, with opportunities to work on radar cross-section measurement ranges.

The position requires a degree with several years of aerospace coatings experience and hands-on lab skills in materials testing.