Aerospace Lab Technician - Hands-on Testing & Fabrication

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Benefits package

Annual incentive programs

Job summary

RTX is seeking a laboratory technician to collaborate with engineers to prepare and test samples in our East Hartford lab. You will fabricate samples, perform mechanical testing, and operate water jet and cutting tools, ensuring quality and adherence to procedures.

The role requires a HS Diploma or AA/AS and at least two years of relevant experience, with citizenship in the U.S. as a requirement for access to certain systems.

Qualifications

• Typically requires minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and a HS Diploma OR AA/AS degree.
• Experience in laboratory operations, including sample fabrication and testing.
• Experience with mechanical testing processes.
• Experience operating water jet equipment and other cutting tools.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with engineers and technicians to complete lab work and achieve project goals.
• Fabricating samples for testing purposes.
• Performing mechanical testing on samples to ensure quality and compliance.
• Cutting samples using water jet and bandsaw equipment.
• Spraying primers onto samples as part of fabrication processes.
• Developing updated best practices for laboratory operations.
• Mentoring new technicians to enhance team capabilities.

Skills

Lab operations

Mechanical testing

Water jet cutting

U.S. citizenship

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS

Tools

Water jet equipment

Bandsaw

Primers spraying equipment

Job description

RTX is seeking a laboratory technician to collaborate with engineers to prepare and test samples in our East Hartford lab. You will fabricate samples, perform mechanical testing, and operate water jet and cutting tools, ensuring quality and adherence to procedures.

The role requires a HS Diploma or AA/AS and at least two years of relevant experience, with citizenship in the U.S. as a requirement for access to certain systems.