RSA Lead Technician (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT, seeks a seasoned metallurgical laboratory professional to support source approval activities, evaluate materials and coatings, and coordinate testing with RSA/ESA engineers. You will prepare metallographic specimens and document microstructures across aerospace materials.

Responsibilities include cutting, mounting, polishing, etching, and handling chemicals, with a focus on nickel/cobalt superalloys, titanium, and composites.

Qualifications

• Requires AA/AS degree (or other 2‑year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years experience in a metallurgical laboratory environment.
• Experience cutting, mounting, polishing, and etching metallographic samples, as well as the subsequent evaluation of microstructures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metallurgical specimens from various parts for source approval activities (Aftermarket and OEM as needed).
• Evaluate and document materials, microstructures, and coating/jointing processes (welding, brazing, machining, surface enhancement, bonding, organic material processing).
• Develop/maintain proficiency with equipment such as cut‑off tools, mounting presses, and polishing equipment.
• Handle chemical reagents for specimen preparation and microstructural analyses.
• Assist engineers in coordinating specimen machining and testing.
• Manage sample/part logistics and ordering for the team.

Skills

Metallography

Sample preparation

Microscopy

Documentation

Education

AA/AS degree

Tools

Image analysis

EDS analysis

Electron microscopy

Office365

Job description

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.

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Type: Onsite

U.S. citizenship is required. No security clearance required.

What You Will Do

• Preparation of metallurgical specimens from various parts and materials in support of source approval activities (Aftermarket, and OEM as needed).
• Evaluation, characterization, and documentation of materials, microstructures, and conditions resulting from common repair process, particularly coating, joining (welding and brazing), conventional machining, surface enhancement, adhesive bonding, and organic material processing.
• Development/maintenance of proficiency in the use of equipment such as cut‑off tools and machines, metallographic mounting presses, and polishing equipment.
• Handling chemical reagents required to prepare metallurgical specimens for microstructural analyses.
• Assisting RSA and ESA engineers in coordinating specimen machining and testing.
• Managing sample/part logistics (e.g., shipping) and ordering for the team.

What You Will Learn

• You will learn about qualification of new sources for aerospace hardware and special processes.
• You will learn how to evaluate aerospace coatings to determine if they are acceptable.
• You will learn how important material compatibility is to final properties for special processing.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2‑year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years experience in a metallurgical laboratory environment.
• Experience cutting, mounting, polishing, and etching metallographic samples, as well as the subsequent evaluation of microstructures.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior experience preparing and evaluating aerospace materials (nickel and cobalt based superalloys, titanium alloys, composite materials).
• Prior experience with PWA specifications and evaluations to MCL Manual Sections.
• Prior experience using image analysis.Prior experience with advanced microscopy (e.g., electron microscopy and EDS analysis).
• Proficiency with Office365 applications.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and work to specialty laboratory procedures and work instructions.

Salary range: $60,000 - $114,000 USD.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including 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.

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.

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