Advanced Measurements Research and Development Engineer I (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Middletown, CT is seeking candidates for the Engineering Development Program (EDP). You will rotate across engineering disciplines, tackling sensor development, hardware/software design, and testing to build real-world turbine engine solutions.

Ideal candidates are soon-to-be graduates with Electrical Engineering, hands-on lab skills, and experience in MATLAB/Python/C++ and CAD tools. This onsite program offers breadth, depth, and a clear path to technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering by start date.
• Experience with electronic circuit and harness design, assembly, testing.
• Familiar with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and digital multimeters.
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, C/C++ and LabVIEW.
• Experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Unigraphics/NX.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities may include working on tasks related to commercial engines, military engines or both depending on business need.
• Develop measurement techniques and diagnostic capabilities used to verify the structural integrity of gas turbine engines.
• Sensor development, hardware/software design and assembly, bench testing, electrical system design, algorithm development, instrumentation installations, test monitoring, data processing and report generation.

Skills

Electronic circuit & harness design

Lab equipment oscilloscope & DMMs

MATLAB, Python, C/C++, LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Unigraphics/NX

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

Position Role Type: Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Responsibilities may include working on tasks related to commercial engines, military engines or both depending on business need.
• This position provides challenging assignments that support the development of new measurement techniques and diagnostic capabilities used to verify the structural integrity of gas turbine engines.
• Depending on the assignment, responsibilities may include sensor development, hardware/software design and assembly, bench testing, electrical system design, algorithm development, instrumentation installations, test monitoring, data processing and report generation.

What You Will Learn

Candidates hired will begin their first 2.5 years at Pratt & Whitney as part of the Engineering Development Program (EDP). This program consists of three rotations that are 12 months - 9 months - 9 months in duration and typically occur in three distinct disciplines within the hiring department. The intent of our EDP is to offer breadth & depth in various technical experiences through challenging positions available in our organizations. This program will help expand your professional and technical competencies that will serve as the foundation for exceptional contributions that you will make at Pratt & Whitney. Engineers at Pratt & Whitney work on challenging, meaningful, and impactful projects across our business.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering obtained by start date.
• Experience with electronic circuit and harness design, assembly, and testing
• Familiar with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and digital multimeters
• Experience with software programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C/C++ and LabVIEW
• Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Unigraphics/NX

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous engineering intern experience at an aerospace company
• Experience with testing, manufacturing, and technical group projects
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Selected candidate will be automatically enrolled in the P&W Engineering Development Program (Rotational Program within P&W).

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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 associa