NDE Innovation Engineer – Advanced Inspection Tech

Pratt & Whitney

East Hartford (CT)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 165,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford is seeking a skilled NDE engineer to develop inspection techniques and tooling for advanced nondestructive evaluation. You will manage projects, advance TRL-ready solutions, and collaborate with MPE-NDE teams to deploy inspections in the field.

The role requires MS or PhD in engineering or materials science with extensive NDE experience and U.S. citizenship. Strong communication and multi-tasking abilities are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

M.S or PHD. in Engineering or Material science is required.
Experience in Nondestructive inspection technologies, which can include expertise in electromagnetic, ultrasonics, X-ray/CT, FPI, and emerging NDE methods.
U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program contract.

Responsibilities

Develop new inspection techniques, sensors, tooling, and procedures for nondestructive inspection applications including, but not limited to, eddy current (electromagnetic), ultrasonics, thermal, FPI, X-ray, visual (borescope), and other advanced inspection concepts.
Plan, manage, and execute inspection development projects in a timely manner.
Create novel and advanced inspection tooling and progress technologies through appropriate Technology Readiness Levels to support eventual field implementation.
Collaborate closely with MPE-NDE Applications and Training teams on deployment of inspections to field operations.
Monitor and assess project issues and develop resolutions that support customer satisfaction goals and program objectives.
Verify that deployed inspection techniques meet structural flaw detection requirements, including minimum detectable flaw size and probability of detection (POD).