Aero-Thermal Testing Mechanical Technician

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

Company & Role Overview

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. RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) works with the business units of RTX (Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, Collins Aerospace, and Raytheon) to develop new technologies and processes required to produce the most innovative products in the world. Tough challenges require the best minds to work together in order to generate ideas, test theories, challenge assumptions and ultimately deliver solutions. RTRC has nearly 300 employees with over 96% of the technical staff holding advanced degrees. RTRC is at the forefront of advanced technology in fields including thermal and fluid sciences, structural mechanics, advanced materials, and embedded systems, which has enabled RTX to improve its products and impact entire markets.

What You Will Do

The Aero-Thermal Testing Group at RTX Technology Research Center is seeking a technician candidate with experience in mechanical assembly, experimental testing, and test facility operations. The position requires technical skills and hands-on experience in the assembly, instrumentation, installation, modification and troubleshooting of test apparatus and test facility support systems. Activities will include mechanical assembly and installation of test rigs and test facility services such as pneumatic and hydraulic systems, test support operations, and test facility system maintenance. Knowledge and experience in aero compressor turbomachinery and aero component experimental test operations is a plus. Due to the nature of the experimental testing, flexible scheduling and multi-shift test support will be required.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Qualified candidates with a minimum of 4 years of work experience in test facility operations and maintenance, flight line maintenance or similar technical hands-on experience will be reviewed for this position.
• U.S. Government Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance.
• We Prefer Airframe and Powerplant License, Technical School Certificate or Diploma, Skilled Trades Apprenticeship.
• Demonstrated understanding of experimental test facility operations and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Strict adherence to Environmental, Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Working expertise with high pressure pneumatic (air, nitrogen) and hydraulic (fuel, oil) systems and related components.
• Ability to follow and execute experimental test procedures.
• Mechanical assembly, fabrication and machining skills, and the ability to work from blueprints and schematics.
• Familiarity with ASME piping codes.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation such as pressure, flow and temperature measurement devices.
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLC control systems and LabVIEW is a plus.
• Experience with electronics, low voltage wiring for instrumentation and controls is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in the setup and operation of laser-based measurement techniques is a plus.
• Good technical judgement and strong teaming and communication skills.

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.

• parental (including paternal) leave
• flexible work schedules
• achievement awards
• educational assistance
• child/adult backup care

The salary range for this role is 43,400 USD - 82,600 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.

Role Type and Location

This position is classified as: 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. If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. 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. 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.

Application Window

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Company Overview

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.