Engineer I: Aftermarket Development Program (ADP)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX is offering the Aftermarket Development Program (ADP), a two-year, entry-level rotational experience designed for graduates in aerospace and related STEM fields. Participants rotate across engineering, quality, and operations at U.S. sites.

Adopters relocate every eight months to locations including East Hartford, Lansing, North Berwick, Grand Prairie, Springdale, Columbus, and West Palm Beach, gaining broad exposure and leadership opportunities within AMO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field by start date: June 2027.
• Willing to relocate to a different U.S. location every eight months.
• Demonstrated ability to present/communicate technical data to stakeholders or lead a student organization.

Responsibilities

• Complete three eight-month rotations in engineering, quality, and operations at U.S. sites.
• Interpret engine manuals, develop repair processes, and create work instructions.
• Lead root-cause investigations and participate in quality reviews.
• Oversee daily manufacturing execution and drive productivity improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, customer service, planning, supply chain, and suppliers.
• Lead high-impact projects to expand technical and operational capabilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Willing to relocate

VBA

Power BI

Tableau

MATLAB

CAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Industrial, Materials, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Engineering or related STEM major

Tools

VBA

Power BI

Tableau

MATLAB

CAD

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-09-15

Country: United States of America

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

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

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.

The Aftermarket Development Program (ADP) is a two-year, entry-level rotational program within Pratt & Whitney’s Aftermarket Operations (AMO) organization. Program participants complete three 8-month rotations, each focused on a different discipline: engineering, quality, and operations. Each rotation takes place at a different domestic overhaul and component repair facility within the U.S., meaning participants will relocate to three distinct locations over the course of the program. These varied site assignments are designed to provide broad, cross-functional exposure and a deep understanding of how aftermarket teams collaborate to support engine sustainment. Upon successful completion of the program, participants are prepared to transition into full-time roles within one of Pratt & Whitney’s aftermarket business units.

Potential Assignment Sites:

• East Hartford, CT


• Lansing, MI


• North Berwick, ME


• Grand Prairie, TX


• Springdale, AR


• Columbus, GA


• West Palm Beach, FL

What You Will Do

• Complete three eight-month rotations in engineering, quality, and operations across U.S. sites, adapting quickly to new maintenance and overhaul facilities and teams


• Engineering: Interpret engine manuals and technical data, develop and implement new repair processes, create detailed work instructions for shop floor employees, and resolve both routine and complex technical issues in support of engine component repair and overhaul.


• Quality: Drive corrective and preventive actions, lead root‑cause investigations for nonconformance, perform product and process quality reviews, and collaborate with regulatory agencies, customers, vendors, and engineering teams to resolve technical and quality issues.


• Operations: Oversee daily manufacturing execution by leading a workforce, planning labor and schedules, driving key performance metrics, and implement training, communication, and process improvements to increase productivity and meet rising production demands.


• Support cross-functional areas including manufacturing, customer service, strategic planning, supply chain, and global supplier development


• Continuously seek new challenges by leading high impact projects, identifying improvement opportunities across the business, and expanding your technical and operational capabilities

What You Will Learn

• Deep understanding of the core elements of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations within the fast-paced aftermarket environment, including engine repair development, shop visit execution, and quality assurance to support global fleets

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Industrial, Materials, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major. Degree must be obtained by start date: June 2027


• Willing and able to relocate to a different U.S. location every eight (8) months for three distinct assignments


• Demonstrated experience presenting/communicating technical or operational data to external stakeholders, peer groups, leadership, or customers OR holding a designated leadership/coordinator role within a student organization, design team, or project group

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior RTX internship, work, or co-op experience


• Experience with analytic and engineering tools such as VBA, Power BI, Tableau, MATLAB, CAD, etc.


• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, whether through academic projects, student organizations, or community involvement

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.


• Relocation Eligibility


• Receive high-caliber training, mentoring & guidance from RTX leaders, current & alumni LDPs to build a strong lasting global network

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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