Aero-Thermal Test Technician — Hands-On & Flexible

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Achievement awards

Educational assistance

Child/adult backup care

Job summary

RTX Technology Research Center in Connecticut is seeking a technician for the Aero-Thermal Testing Group. You will perform mechanical assembly, install test rigs, and support test facility operations, including pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

The role requires hands-on experience, ability to read blueprints, and adherence to EH&S rules. Flexible scheduling and multi-shift support may be required.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree or 2-year post high school training with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in test facility operations and maintenance or flight line maintenance.
• U.S. Government Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Airframe and Powerplant license or related technical certification preferred.
• Understanding of experimental test facility operations and troubleshooting.
• Adherence to Environmental, Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Experience with high-pressure pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to follow experimental test procedures from blueprints/schematics.
• Hands-on fabrication and machining skills; reading blueprints.
• Familiarity with ASME piping codes.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation.
• Allen Bradley PLC and LabVIEW experience is a plus.
• Good technical judgment and strong teaming skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install test rigs and facility services (pneumatic/hydraulic).
• Support test operations and maintain test facility systems.
• Instrument, install, modify and troubleshoot test apparatus.
• Follow established test procedures and safety rules.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Test facility operations

Troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Test instrumentation

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Laser-based measurement (plus)

Education

AA/AS degree

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

LabVIEW

Data acquisition systems

Job description

RTX Technology Research Center in Connecticut is seeking a technician for the Aero-Thermal Testing Group. You will perform mechanical assembly, install test rigs, and support test facility operations, including pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

The role requires hands-on experience, ability to read blueprints, and adherence to EH&S rules. Flexible scheduling and multi-shift support may be required.