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

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX's Pratt & Whitney unit seeks engineers for the Engineering Development Program (EDP) in Materials & Processes and Mechanical Disciplines. You will rotate through assignments that develop engine components, materials and chemical processes for commercial and military engines, with hands-on testing and data analysis.

The program includes 3–4 rotations over about 30 months, with discipline-specific training to build breadth and leadership.

Qualifications

• College undergraduate or graduate candidate for the Engineering Development Program.
• Interest in materials & processes engineering and mechanical disciplines.
• Willingness to participate in rotations and training.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-05 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 hand-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