Sr. Principal Titanium Alloy Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Relocation Package

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Materials and Processes Engineering (MPE) in East Hartford, CT, is seeking a P5 Sr. Principal Engineer to advance titanium alloys development for current and future jet engines. The role involves leading initiatives, mentoring engineers, and interfacing with internal customers to plan and report R&D activities.

The candidate will drive technology roadmaps, secure funding, and collaborate with external partners to execute contracts, with onsite work and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 10+ years of engineering experience or 7+ years with advanced degree.
• U.S. citizenship or green card with ability to obtain citizenship.
• Travel up to 10% is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead titanium alloy development, characterization, and production implementation for jet engines.
• Mentor junior engineers and support test programs.
• Coordinate with enterprise customers to plan and report R&D related to titanium alloys.
• Develop strategic technology roadmaps and secure funding.

Skills

Titanium alloys

R&D leadership

Engineering mentorship

Project management

Education

B.S. in Materials Science or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Location

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

Date Posted

2026-09-15

Country

United States of America

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.

Pratt & Whitney Materials and Processes Engineering (MPE) organization in East Hartford, CT has an opening for a P5 Sr. Principal Engineer to drive titanium alloys development and legacy alloy support within Alloy Development group.

The candidate will work with a highly focused team at the interface of physical research and technical development of the technologies applied in aerospace jet engines.

What You Will Do:

• This is a senior level technical position where the selected candidate will support strategy development, mentor junior level engineers, and support execution of test programs.
• Lead elements or entire initiatives related to titanium alloy development, characterization, and production implementation for current and future jet engines.
• Support customers across the enterprise (supply chain, engine programs, advanced technology, production, repair) to plan, execute, and report on technical research and development related to titanium alloys on production and fielded hardware.
• The candidate will be viewed as a technology leader with responsibilities that include bench-marking alloy technology and processes, securing funding, managing projects, and updating engineering standard work.
• Support creation and execution of the strategic vision for Discipline including identifying long-term strategic technology roadmaps and securing internal & external funding.
• Provide technical mentorship and coaching to early career engineers to execute risk-based decision making.
• Interface with external funding sources such as the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), Department of War (DOW), Department of Energy (DOE) and NASA customers & lab technical community to seek, secure and execute contracts.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• B.S. degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience or 7+ years w/an advanced degree
• Candidate must be a US Citizen or Green card holder with ability to obtain a US Citizenship.
• 10% Travel is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• M.S. or Ph.D. with a fundamental understanding of physical metallurgy of titanium alloys and processing
• Experience in testing and characterization of alloys
• Fundamental understanding of effects of thermal mechanical processing of titanium alloys and the impact on material behavior
• Experience in data collection, data management, and data analysis methods.
• Fundamental understanding of material and process modeling
• Six Sigma Green Belt

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 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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.