Engineer II, Systems Engineering (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) Pratt & Whitney's PSCV group in Middletown, CT seeks a Test Engineer to support experimental jet engine assembly and testing activities. The role requires depth in assembly, instrumentation, and testing techniques, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team.

You will ensure readiness, coordinate test and teardown, and help meet validation requirements on time and budget. Some travel and off-shift coverage are expected as part of a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• 2 years of engineering experience or an Advanced degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• U.S. Citizen - The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Responsibilities

• Support experimental jet engine assembly and test activities.
• The Test Engineer must possess a sufficient depth and knowledge to support validation programs, such as assembly, instrumentation, and testing techniques.
• Ensure assembly operations readiness and flawless execution of test vehicle builds, tests, teardowns, and inspections.
• Interface with cross functional teams to ensure test and validation requirements are met on time and within budget.
• Provide technical direction, troubleshooting, and daily coordination in executing build and teardown requirements.

Skills

Engineering background

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world 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.

What You Will Do

Product Safety, Certification & Validation (PSC&V) is looking for a motivated, high energy individual to support experimental military and commercial jet engine assembly and test activities. The Test Engineer must possess a sufficient depth and knowledge of skills to support validation programs, such as assembly, instrumentation, and testing techniques in jet engine development, industrial relations, and overall leadership skills in a high paced environment. The Test Engineer is responsible to ensure assembly operations readiness and flawless execution of test vehicle builds, tests, teardowns, and inspections. He/she will interface with a cross functional team to ensure test and validation requirements are being met on time and within budget. The Test Engineer will begin within Assembly Operations for all assigned programs. Current Assembly Operations activity includes Next Generation Product Family of engines as well as advanced engine programs, operational commercial engine programs, operational military engine programs and auxiliary power units. Frequent off-shift coverage and ability to flex schedule to cover weekends (approximately 25%) is required to support 24/7 operations. Some travel may be required for continuous learning and to support program validation requirements. Provide technical direction, troubleshooting, and daily coordination in executing build and teardown requirements. Provide innovative solutions to test & validation requirements, often in a high-pressure environment while working with some supervision. Opportunity to join a talented and multi-disciplinary organization while working with highly skilled hourly and salaried employees, as well as partners and customers. Willingness to expand their Test Engineer knowledge beyond assembly to support engines in all validation phases: planning, test, data analysis and some opportunities at flight test.

Travel?

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• 2 years of engineering experience or an Advanced degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• U.S. Citizen - The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
• Experience with jet engine hardware, assembly, and/or testing.
• Some knowledge of engine performance and test data analysis.
• Strong communication skills, self-starter, self-driven.
• Experience with continuous improvement processes.
• Self-motivation to plan required tasks and lead a team to achieve significant goals with little outside direction.
• Flexibility to adapt to fluid customer requirements, priorities, and schedules.

What We Offer:

• Employee Scholar Program

PSCV and Engineering Quality ensures flight safety and compliance by validating and certifying products, engineering processes, and services that meet regulatory, engineering, and customer requirements to safeguard our employees, customers, and the flying public.

What Is My Role Type:

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: 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 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 resp