Durability Data Analytics Principal Engineer P4 (Onsite)

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

Benefits

Job summary

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Hot Section Engineering team in East Hartford, CT is seeking a motivated engineer to join the Hot Section Durability group. The role focuses on evaluating fielded performance of Hot Section products in commercial and military engines through fleetwide statistical analysis to inform business decisions.

You will lead data pipelines, apply advanced statistics and AI/ML techniques, and present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders while collaborating across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• 8 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of related engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and execute ETL pipelines within Databricks to integrate data into the data warehouse.
• Interrogate the data to drive insights, and apply advanced statistical analysis, including AI/ML tools.
• Present findings using data visualization tools to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data requirements and maintain data integrity.
• Advance, standardize, and improve Hot Section life predictions.

Skills

Python

AI/ML tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Databricks

SQL

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.

Only candidates Internal to Pratt & Whitney Engineering will be considered for this role.

What You Will Do:

Hot Section Engineering (HSE) at Pratt & Whitney is looking for a motivated, ambitious individual to join our Hot Section Durability organization in our East Hartford, CT location. The Durability Discipline is highly specialized with particular focus on advanced cooling designs, aerodynamics, heat transfer, lifing, coatings, high-temperature aerospace alloys, and manufacturing. HSE is seeking a dynamic individual to evaluate fielded performance of Hot Section products in commercial and military engines via fleetwide statistical analysis. This candidate will need to leverage technical acumen, curiosity and attention to detail to produce robust predictions and actionable insights to drive business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Optimize and execute ETL pipelines within Databricks to integrate structured and unstructured data from internal and external sources into the existing data warehouse
• Interrogate the data to drive insights, and incorporate advanced statistical analysis, including the adoption of AI/ML tools
• Utilize a variety of data visualization tools and techniques to present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data requirements, ensure data accuracy, and maintain data integrity across the analytics workflow
• Drive advancement, consistency, and continuous improvement of Hot Section life predictions

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 8 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of related engineering experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s Degree in Data Science or related discipline
• Proficiency in data engineering and database architecture
• Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques, especially reliability analysis
• Expert Python proficiency with experience working with teams in a revision managed environment
• Comfortable in SQL managing large datasets
• Experience working on technical projects in small to midsize teams
• Ability to mentor younger engineers
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation
• Benefits

Department/Segment Overview:

Hot Section Engineering is responsible for the design, development, technology maturation and in service support of all diffuser cases, combustors, turbines (vanes, blades, rotors and cases), augmenters (military), nozzles and associated fuel systems for all military, commercial and industrial engine models and radial auxiliary power units.

Technical disciplines in HSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Durability and Product Definition.

What is my role type?

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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