Senior Technical Fellow – Coatings

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 186,200 - 353,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, based in East Hartford, CT, is seeking a Senior Technical Fellow – Coatings to lead quality resolution and standardization in coating processes. The candidate will drive innovation and mentorship within a talented team, focusing on critical coating technologies like plasma spray and vapor deposition.

With a Bachelor's degree in engineering and significant industry experience, this role is pivotal for maintaining excellence in aerospace manufacturing. This position requires U.S. Citizenship.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the aviation, turbomachinery and/or gas turbine industries.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of systemic quality and production issues related to coatings.
• Establish performance benchmarks and standardization for coating processes.
• Own the Coating technology roadmap & Parent/Child PFMEA’s.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or related engineering field

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-07-01

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirement: 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.

P&W is seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the role of Senior Technical Fellow – Coatings, reporting to the Vice President, Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering.

These coating processes include the four major categories of diffusion, vapor deposition, thermal spray, and low temperature coating. Specifically, the most critical processes include Air & Vacuum Plasma Spray and Physical Vapor Deposition.

What You Will Do:

• Lead resolution of systemic quality and production issues related to coatings (including preparation and finishing processes) across internal and external supply chain sites.
• Establish performance benchmarks and standardization to achieve best-in-class in coating processes
• Lead Coating Process Council
• Own the Coating technology roadmap & Parent/Child PFMEA’s
• Develop employee proficiency levels, training and mentorship for the sub-discipline
• Contribute to and review the technical specifications for future capital acquisitions
• Be the key change agent, reviewer and approver for coating procedures and standard work
• Ensure best practices are captured and shared across producers
• Support patent review teams as needed
• Connecticut work location preferred. 20-30% travel

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or related engineering field
• 20+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 15+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in the aviation, turbomachinery and/or gas turbine industries
• Excellent communication skills, including 1-on-1, group presentations, and written communications
• U.S. citizen is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under certain programs/contracts

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with manufacturing standards and procedure ownership
• Experience in developing and guiding high-performing teams.
• Experience mentoring high potential candidates
• Industry level recognition of expertise
• Active security clearance
• Ability to obtain US security clearance

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.

For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

The salary range for this role is 186,200 USD - 353,800 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.