Engineer II (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; 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 Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an Engineer II for the Hot Section Engineering Support to Operations team in East Hartford, CT. You will assist turbine airfoil production, drive quality enhancements, and manage engineering changes with cross-functional teams.

You will work on production support, corrective actions, and producibility improvements, while collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality parts for military and commercial programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or related) with 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Advanced degree is a plus and can substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations, quality, procurement, and engineering SMEs to investigate quality events and implement corrective actions.
• Develop Class II engineering change packages using Pro-Cert to improve quality, cost, and producibility.
• Support cost of Poor Quality initiatives and lead production improvement efforts.
• Coordinate supplier support activities and close out inquiries and investigations.
• Present technical recommendations to management and enable CIPT progression where applicable.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Data-driven decision

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced degree in related field

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.

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.

Travel Requirement:

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

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.

Salary and Benefits:

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.

• 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

Privacy Policy:

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.