Engineer I: Engineering Development Program - Materials & Processes Engineering and Mechanical Disciplines (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Rotational program

Job summary

RTX is seeking candidates for the Pratt & Whitney Engineering Development Program in East Hartford, CT. This onsite role focuses on materials and processes engineering, with rotations and opportunities to work on engine component development, analyses, testing, and process improvements.

You will participate in a multi-rotation program spanning 30 months, gaining hands-on experience in materials development, testing, and data-driven decision making in aerospace applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related STEM major obtained by start date.
• Experience with common materials characterization and test methods (mechanical testing, thermal analysis, spectroscopy, microscopy).
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engine component, materials and/or chemical process development, analyses, testing and support for commercial and military engine applications.
• Perform mechanical testing, structural analysis or software tool development, materials and metallurgical/chemical analysis.
• Document data/results, prepare reports and presentations, draw conclusions and make recommendations.

Skills

Materials testing

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related STEM major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21

Country: United States of America

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

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, 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

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.

What You Will Do

As an Engineer I: Engineering Development Program - Materials & Processes Engineering and Mechanical Disciplines at Pratt & Whitney you will.....

The Materials & Processes Engineering and Mechanical Disciplines (MPE + MD) department is seeking talented engineering candidates to join our Engineering Development Program.

Responsible for engine component, materials and/or chemical process development, analyses, testing and other support functions for both commercial and military engine applications.

Specific tasks may include mechanical testing, structural analysis or structural software tool development, materials analysis, metallurgical or chemical analysis, inspection processes or coating property analysis.

Document and analyze data/results, prepare reports and presentations, draw conclusions and make recommendations based on their findings.

What You Will Learn

By becoming a member of the Pratt & Whitney Engineering Development Program (EDP), you will receive hands-on training to help you build your career in aerospace. This accelerated program will provide you an opportunity for professional growth as a college new hire and train you to be a future leader of the organization.

College undergraduate and graduate hires are allowed to complete three to four assignments to build technical breadth and leadership abilities before graduating from the program. These rotations are complimented by discipline-specific training that will accelerate the development of EDP participants.

The program typically consists of 3-4 rotations over 30 months in the areas of:

Materials development for aerospace alloys, coatings and polymers/composites

Materials and engine component analysis through electron microscopy and other scattering techniques

Process and analytical chemistry

Non-destructive evaluation

Mechanics of material and component behavior

Fatigue and fracture mechanics modeling

High cycle fatigue / vibrations analytical capabilities

System strength modeling

Materials property and process modeling

Material data analysis, statistics and applications to engine design

Following the EDP, the participant is expected to outplace in a group that aligns with their longer-term career goals and interests.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience with common materials characterization and test methods. This may include but is not limited to mechanical test methods, thermal analysis, spectroscopy and microscopy methods.
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Microsoft Office tools and demonstrated experience working in teams as both a leader and a participant.
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

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.

Selected candidate will be automatically enrolled in the P&W Engineering Development Program (Rotational Program within P&W).

Relocation Eligibility

Onsite

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.

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, locati