RSA Technician (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT, is seeking a Metallurgy Technician to support the metallurgical program on-site. You will prepare specimens, evaluate microstructures, and document results to support source approval activities.

The role covers coatings, joining and machining processes, and involves operating metallurgical equipment, maintaining quality records, and collaborating with engineers. Salary ranges are 41,400–72,600 USD annually.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience cutting, mounting, polishing, and etching metallographic samples.
• Experience preparing lab reports for review.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metallurgical specimens from various parts for source approval activities.
• Evaluate and document materials, microstructures, and repair-process effects.
• Develop proficiency with cut-off tools, mounting presses, and polishing equipment.
• Handle chemicals to prepare specimens for microstructural analyses.
• Assist engineers in coordinating specimen machining and testing.

Skills

Metallography

Lab reporting

Material testing

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree

Tools

Cut-off tools

Metallographic mounting presses

polishing equipment

Image analysis

Electron microscopy

EDS analysis

Job description

Job Information

Date Posted: 2026-09-24 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 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

• 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.

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

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience cutting, mounting, polishing, and etching metallographic samples.
• Experience preparing lab reports for review.

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.

Role Type and Compensation

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: 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.

The salary range for this role is 41,400 USD - 72,600 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

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.

Other Information

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.

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.