Aero-Thermal Test & Validation Engineer

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX Technology Research Center in East Hartford, CT invites a Mechanical/Aerospace engineer to join the Aero-Thermal Testing Group. The role focuses on experimental testing, instrumented assemblies, data quality, and safe test operations in a fast-paced lab environment.

The successful candidate will plan and execute test programs, run day-to-day test activities, troubleshoot systems, and communicate results clearly while adhering to EH&S rules and maintaining test facilities.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• Minimum 1 year with experimental test execution and test facility operations troubleshooting
• Minimum 1 year experience in system design, fluid dynamics, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Minimum 1 year experience with Data acquisition and Control systems, and test instrumentation

Responsibilities

• Experimental test program planning and execution
• Day-to-day test operations
• Ensuring the validity and accuracy of experimental data
• Effective communication with team members
• Periodic safety audits
• Facilitating system maintenance
• Application of Environmental Health and Safety rules

Skills

Experimental testing

Test facility ops

Data acquisition

Troubleshooting

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

P&ID drawings

Lab instrumentation

Job description

Date posted: 2026-09-17. Country: United States of America. Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-RTRC A ~ 411 Silver Ln ~ RTRC A. 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.

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

The following position is to join our Research Center Team: The Aero‑Thermal Testing Group at RTX Technology Research Center is seeking a candidate with experience in experimental testing and test facility operations. The position requires analytical engineering skills and hands‑on experience in the assembly, instrumentation, installation, testing and troubleshooting of test articles and test facility support systems. Activities will include experimental test program planning and execution, day‑to‑day test operations, ensuring the validity and accuracy of experimental data, and effective communication with team members. Also responsible for periodic safety audits, facilitating system maintenance, and the application of Environmental Health and Safety rules.

This is a first shift (daytime) position, however, due to the nature of the experimental testing, flexible scheduling and multi‑shift test support will be required.

• Experimental test program planning and execution
• Day‑to‑day test operations
• Ensuring the validity and accuracy of experimental data
• Effective communication with team members
• Periodic safety audits
• Facilitating system maintenance
• Application of Environmental Health and Safety rules

Qualifications

You Must Typically requires:

• University Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering field, or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• Minimum 1 year with experimental test execution and test facility operations troubleshooting
• Minimum 1 year experience in system design, fluid dynamics, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Minimum 1 year experience with Data acquisition and Control systems, and test instrumentation

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong technical leadership, troubleshooting, teaming, and documentation skills
• Experience generating fluid system schematics (P&ID's) in Visio or AutoCad
• Familiarity with ASME Pressure vessel and Process Piping Code
• Familiarity with gas turbine technology focused on aero combustor and/or aero compressor testing a plus
• Compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety rules and regulations

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

• Healthcare
• Wellness
• Retirement
• Work/life benefits
• Career development
• Recognition programs
• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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. 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms. RTX 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, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 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, Virginia.