Engineer II (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in aircraft engines and aerospace systems, seeks an Engineer II for the Hot Section Engineering Support to Operations team in East Hartford, CT. You will aid design and production of turbine airfoils, focusing on production support, quality improvement, corrective actions, and manufacturability in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment.

The role emphasizes resolving production challenges, implementing changes, and working with suppliers to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field with 2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Relevant experience applying engineering problem‑solving and data‑driven methods to production or technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations, quality, procurement, and engineering SMEs to conduct root‑cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop Class II engineering change packages using Pro-Cert and data‑driven decision‑making to improve quality, cost, and producibility.
• Support cost of poor quality initiatives, waste reduction, and production improvement efforts with measurable process improvements.
• Coordinate supplier support activities and ensure timely closure of inquiries and investigations.
• Present technical recommendations and status updates to management and progress CIPT delegation authority where applicable.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace

Tools

MS Office

Teamcenter

SAP

Unigraphics/NX

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-08

Country: United States of America

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

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

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.

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an Engineer II for our Hot Section Engineering (HSE) Support to Operations (ESTO) team for Turbine Airfoils in East Hartford, CT. In this role, you will support the design and production of military and commercial turbine airfoils, with a focus on production support, quality improvement, corrective actions, engineering changes, and producibility. Also, you will work closely with cross‑functional teams to resolve production challenges and ensure high‑quality turbine airfoil hardware.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with operations, quality, procurement, and engineering SMEs to conduct root‑cause investigations, resolve Quality Notifications (QN)/Stop Delivery Orders (SDO)/Fleet Podding Notifications(FPN), and implement effective corrective actions.
• Develop Class II engineering change packages using Pro-Cert and data‑driven decision‑making to improve quality, cost, and producibility.
• Support Cost of Poor Quality, waste reduction, defect assessment, and production improvement initiatives while establishing measurable process improvements.
• Coordinate supplier support activities, including eSRI responses and timely closure of supplier inquiries and engineering investigations.
• Present technical recommendations and status updates to management while supporting multidisciplinary teams and progressing toward Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) Delegate Approver authority for applicable turbine airfoil hardware.

Travel Requirement: Approximately 25% – Travel to support production and supplier activities, both domestically and internationally, with the majority of travel being domestic.

What You Will Learn:

• Military and commercial turbine airfoil design, manufacturing, and production support.
• Root‑cause analysis, QN resolution, SDO/FPN investigations, and corrective action processes.
• Class II engineering changes, Pro-Cert methodology, risk‑based decision‑making, and defect assessment.
• Supplier engagement, eSRI processes, and cross‑functional production improvement.
• CIPT processes, turbine airfoil part families, and progression toward Delegate Approver responsibilities.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or in a related field with 2 years of relevant engineering experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field. Relevant experience applying engineering problem‑solving and data‑driven methods to production or technical issues.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Aerospace industry experience, particularly in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience with production improvement initiatives, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Strong technical communication and ability to build effective cross‑functional relationships.
• Working knowledge of engineering tools, methodologies, and processes supporting design and production activities.
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office, Teamcenter, SAP, and Unigraphics/NX.

Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO):

ESTO provides dedicated support by eliminating quality notifications, escapes, works stops and enabling producibility and delivery of legacy and new parts, assemblies, modules, and engines. ESTO covers all engine programs and part families, enabling engine deliveries, first piece reviews, first article inspections, analysis automation, process certification. ESTO also supports the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) initiative in Operations. Technical disciplines in ESTO include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, and Manufacturing Engineering.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

• 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.

Candidates will learn more about the 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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
• 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.