Mechanical Engineer, P2 – Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) - (On-site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

RTX is seeking a P2 Mechanical Engineer to support military exhaust system hardware. You will lead cross-functional investigations, evaluate nonconforming hardware, and drive corrective actions to improve production capability and field readiness.

Based onsite in East Hartford, CT, you will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, procurement, and engineering teams to ensure on-time delivery and robust producibility, while documenting lessons learned and standardizing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• At least 2 years of engineering experience.
• Strong mechanical fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience with hardware evaluation and manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and disposition nonconforming military exhaust system hardware.
• Lead cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and engineering.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Create and revise engineering drawings to align with manufacturing capability.
• Standardize processes to reduce repeat nonconformances.
• Document lessons learned and communicate findings across teams.
• Track improvement initiatives to strengthen ESTO processes.

Skills

Mechanical fundamentals

Problem solving

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint interpretation

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-29 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

Company Overview

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.

Position Overview

The Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) organization is seeking a motivated P2 Mechanical Engineer to support military exhaust system hardware. In this role, you will act as a technical leader responsible for evaluating nonconforming hardware, determining usability, driving cross-functional investigations, and implementing changes that improve production capability and reduce recurring issues. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of engineering and operations disciplines while directly supporting on-time delivery and fielded engine readiness.

What You Will Do

• Evaluate and disposition nonconforming military exhaust system hardware in accordance with engineering requirements and safety standards.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams including manufacturing, structural analysis, quality, procurement, and engineering subject matter experts.
• Conduct and facilitate root cause investigations; develop and implement effective corrective actions.
• Create and revise engineering blueprints to align technical requirements with manufacturing capability and improve producibility.
• Drive efforts to eliminate repeat analyses of similar nonconformance conditions through standardization and improved processes.
• Document lessons learned and ensure effective communication of findings across engineering and operations teams.
• Document improvement initiatives that strengthen ESTO processes and reduce hardware nonconformance rates.

Qualifications

You Must Have Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering 2 years of engineering experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with the design of components used in gas turbine engines.
• Understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience with hardware evaluation, manufacturing processes, or design for manufacturability.
• Ability to lead discussions, influence cross-functional teams, and communicate technical decisions clearly.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis tools and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications, and configuration control.

Benefits

• 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.

Salary & Compensation

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Application Window

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.

Location and Work Arrangement

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. 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 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.

Company Background

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.