Principal Engineer, Chemical Materials Engineering (Hybrid)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT is seeking an experienced engineer to lead Engineering Source Approval activities for machining and special processes, coordinating with internal and supplier teams to ensure compliant qualifications.

Role requires an engineering degree with 5–8+ years in quality/manufacturing within aerospace, and offers a hybrid work arrangement. Salary bands are substantial, reflecting expertise, location, and program needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering with 8+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality, engineering, manufacturing, materials, or aerospace functions.

Responsibilities

• Execute Engineering Source Approval activities for conventional machining and special processes such as milling, turning, grinding, drilling, broaching, welding, brazing, and surface treatments.
• Collaborate with supplier engineering teams and internal Engineering, Procurement, and Quality to complete process approvals, evaluate changes, and resolve technical variations.
• Manage approval schedules and resources to ensure timely, rigorous, and compliant qualifications of aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Review and validate process operation sheets, process monitoring methods, NDE techniques, and destructive metallurgical testing results.
• Analyze and document process performance, prepare technical reports, and develop standard work to strengthen manufacturing consistency.

Skills

Quality engineering

Aerospace experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Advanced Degree in a related field

Job description

Location:

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

Date Posted:

2026-09-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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 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:

• Execute Engineering Source Approval activities for conventional machining and special processes such as milling, turning, grinding, drilling, broaching, welding, brazing, and surface treatments.
• Collaborate with supplier engineering teams and internal Engineering, Procurement, and Quality to complete process approvals, evaluate changes, and resolve technical variations.
• Manage approval schedules and resources to ensure timely, rigorous, and compliant qualifications of aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Review and validate process operation sheets, process monitoring methods, NDE techniques, and destructive metallurgical testing results.
• Analyze and document process performance, prepare technical reports, and develop standard work to strengthen manufacturing consistency.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Technical Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality, engineering, manufacturing, materials, or aerospace functions.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Broad knowledge of materials and processes used in gas turbine engine manufacturing.
• Experience with machining and special processes particularly welding and brazing.
• Familiarity with Pratt & Whitney design, manufacturing, and quality systems and ESA processes.

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:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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.

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.