Associate Director, Alloy Development Group (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit

Relocation Package

Job summary

RTX, Pratt & Whitney, is seeking a senior materials/engineer leader to guide strategic technology roadmaps and manage a team of engineers and technicians focused on high-temperature alloy development for next-generation engines. The role emphasizes mentorship, risk-based decision making, and cross-functional collaboration to meet program milestones.

The position requires a BS in metallurgy/materials science or mechanical engineering with extensive experience, plus an advanced degree preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree in technical or engineering discipline (metallurgy, materials science, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering) with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree in a technical discipline with 10+ years of work experience.
• Ability to build positive relationships across teams and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide the strategic vision for discipline, identifying long-term technology roadmaps and funding.
• Lead a team of engineers and technicians focused on high temperature alloy development for engines.
• Prioritize projects, allocate resources, and hold team members accountable for milestones.
• Mentor and coach direct reports on risk management and risk-based decision making.
• Attract, hire, develop, and retain talent to grow next-generation alloy experts.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to build effective partnerships.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and meet customer requirements.
• Provide field and production support as needed and ensure technical accuracy.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Risk management

Talent development

Collaboration

Education

BS in metallurgy/materials science/ME

Advanced degree in metallurgy/materials science/chemical/ME

Job description

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.

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

What You Will Do:

• Guide the creation and execution of the strategic vision for Discipline including identifying long-term strategic technology roadmaps and securing internal & external funding.
• Manage and lead a team of skilled engineers and technicians focused on high temperature alloy development to support both next generation engine designs and sustainment of the existing fleet.
• Establish project prioritization, allocate resources appropriately and hold team members accountable for achieving committed objectives on schedule.
• Provide technical mentorship and coaching to direct reports on management and communication of risk and the execution of risk-based decision making.
• Evaluate team performance and develop strategic plan to execute to attract new talent to continue knowledge transition to the next generation of alloys engineers.
• Attract, hire, develop, and retain talent by coaching, encouraging, challenging, and ensuring that the talent is being developed for next generation of subject matter experts.
• Build effective relationships by collaborating with both internal and external customers and peers.
• Responsible for driving process improvements to solve problems or enhance the efficiency of the work area.
• Provide field & production support to meet business needs and customer requirements.
• Responsibilities include root cause analysis, brainstorming solutions, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring elimination of the root cause.
• Monitor and review technical work for completeness and technical accuracy.

Travel Requirements: 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• BS degree in technical or engineering discipline, preferably metallurgy, materials science, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering and minimum 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree in technical or engineering discipline, preferably metallurgy, materials science, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering and minimum 10+ years of work experience.
• Ability to build positive relationships within and across teams.
• Strong communication skills and highly motivated.
• US Citizen due to government programs requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Significant experience with processing, characterization, and mechanical properties of nickel-based alloys.
• Experience with cast + wrought, powder metallurgy, and/or single crystal manufacturing processes are desirable; as well as demonstrated skill as a team leader or manager (preferred) in aerospace or defense industry.
• Experience in new material introductions and/or Technology maturation processes (For example TRL/MRL).
• Experience in establishing and managing collaborative projects, developing strategic partnerships within industry and/or academic institutions.
• Collaborating with teams and multi-year multidisciplinary programs.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in physics-based materials and processes models at different length and time scales and associated experimental research to understand material properties.

What We Offer:

• Benefit
• Relocation Package