Senior Coatings Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Relocation Package

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT, seeks a coatings engineer to advance aerospace coating technologies and process optimization. You will work with an Integrated Product Team to translate coating concepts into products and lead initiatives for next‑generation coatings.

You will interface with government and DoD/NASA customers, benchmark materials, manage projects, secure funding, and update engineering standard work. Travel about 10%; U.S. citizenship is required for access to information.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience or 3+ years with advanced degree.
• Fundamental understanding of aerospace coating application methods and process optimization tools.
• Ability to build positive relationships.
• U.S. citizenship is required for access to information under this program/contract.
• Travel requirements: 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs to meet customer requirements in coating technology.
• Collaborate with Integrated Product Team to transition technology into Pratt & Whitney products.
• Lead initiatives to establish next‑generation coatings for specific applications.
• Interface with AFRL, DOD, DOE and NASA to seek and execute contracts.
• Manage projects, secure funding, and update engineering standard work.

Skills

Aerospace coatings

Process optimization

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Education

BS degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-21

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

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.

What You Will Do:

• Projects will range from engine safety, production stoppage, new/repair technology development, cost reduction, etc. where the engineer will understand customer requirements and execute development programs to meet and exceed business needs.
• The candidate will collaborate with other internal engineering disciplines, engineering management and manufacturing customers as part of an Integrated Product Team to ensure the successful transition and implementation of technology into Pratt & Whitney’s products.
• The candidate will also lead elements or entire initiatives to establish next generation coatings with unique capabilities for specific applications.
• The candidate will interface with the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Energy (DOE) and NASA customers & lab technical community to seek, secure and execute contracts.
• The candidate must be able to work effectively in a team environment and be highly motivated.
• The candidate will have responsibilities that include bench-marking coating/alloy technology and processes, securing funding, managing projects, and updating engineering standard work.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• BS degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related technical field and minimum 5+ years of relevant experience or 3+ years with advanced degree.
• Fundamental understanding of aerospace coating application methods and process optimization tools
• Ability to build positive relationships.
• US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Travel Requirements: 10%.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related technical field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience in testing and characterization of thin films or coatings with a fundamental understanding of effects of environmental contaminates such as dirt, sulfur and salt on performance of aerospace materials
• Experience in data collection, data management, and data analysis methods; with a fundamental understanding of material and process modeling, as well as a background in design/manufacturing of high temperature coating and/or alloys.
• Able to perform in a fast paced and dynamic work environment with experience with Lean/Six Sigma tools and modelling experience is a plus.
• Background or familiarity in the development of advanced Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coating (TBC/EBC) chemistries and establishment of process/property relationships of advanced coating systems.
• Experience in application processes such as diffusion process, Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), thermal spraying, slurry, and plating as well as characterization methods (mechanical, physical & metallography) of these materials. Modelling experience is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Benefits

• Relocation Package

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 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 attendselect 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.