Engineering Development Program, Test Equipment Design, Engineer I (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT is seeking candidates for the Engineering Development Program Test Systems Engineering (TSE). The multiyear program accelerates technical capability through rotations across disciplines and connects participants with a network of engineering experts.

EDP participants may work in Design Engineering for Tooling, Instrumentation and Test Equipment, as well as Product Safety, Assembly, and Test Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or related major by start date.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Support test groups in the Engineering Development Program (EDP) test systems.
• Engage in design engineering for tooling, instrumentation and test equipment (TSE).
• Collaborate with product safety, assembly and test engineering teams.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Aerospace engineering

Systems engineering

GPA 3.0+

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering

Job description

Location

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-J ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG J

Date Posted

2026-11-03

Country

United States of America

Location

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-J ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG J

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

Pratt & Whitney Engineering Development Program Test Systems Engineering (TSE) is currently seeking Mechanical, Aerospace, and Systems Engineering students to support the test groups at Pratt & Whitney as part of our Engineering Development Program (EDP). The Engineering Development Program is a multiyear program for new college hires that has been implemented to:

• Accelerate technical capability through substantive work rotations focused in specific disciplines
• Connect EDP participants with a network of technical resources & engineering experts.
• Associates in the EDP may work in disciplines across our test engineering organization, including but not limited to:
• Design Engineering for Tooling, Instrumentation and Test Equipment (TSE)
• Product Safety, Assembly, and Test Engineering

Qualifications You Must Have

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or a related major obtained by start date.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior internship or co-op experience in the aerospace and defense industry, especially with Pratt & Whitney or other Raytheon Technologies companies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a consistent record of collaboration, innovation, and initiative
• A passion for learning about and pursuing a career in aviation and aerospace
• Creative problem-solving skills and adaptability in responding to new business challenges
• Eager to learn new things, contribute a fresh perspective, and share your knowledge with others

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.
• Relocation Eligibility

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, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

• 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
• 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.