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Pratt & Whitney, RTX, is seeking an engineer to support development engine tests and validation across product lines (Commercial, Military, and Industrial). This is an onsite role in East Hartford, CT, with some travel.
You will lead test plans, instrumentation coordination, data management, and reporting, and collaborate across modules and validation groups to ensure propulsion system reliability and performance. Travel and weekend work may be required.
Date Posted: 2026-09-09
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 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.
Provide engineering support for development engine tests and functional validation across the P&W product lines (Commercial, Military, and Industrial), while focusing on engine systems functional understanding, learning and validation through both analytical tools and data acquisition from testing.
Responsible and accountable for test and analysis plans and coordination, instrumentation requirements coordination, pre-test predictions, test procedure development & methods, on-site /remote test coverage, test data management and validation, first pass post-test data analysis and test reporting and documentation for all propulsion systems tests and functional validation.
Will lead TEA engine teams and technical projects. Develop leadership skills following the PW Leadership Operating Model. Mentor & help skill development of more junior members of the team.
Active participation in discipline improvement activities and knowledge management.
Requires daily interaction and integration work with EDSI Systems Analysis Groups, Module Centers, Controls, Instrumentation, IT and Product Validation Groups to ensure that the propulsion system satisfies its functional requirements. Travel, off-shift and weekend work are required when necessary.
Some travel is required to our engine test sites and customer / partner sites
1st shift position with occasional off shift & weekend work required when needed
Develop a complete understanding of the engine system, including aero/functional, mechanical & engine control
Build knowledge and skills to develop complex test procedures that range from normal operation to significantly off schedule operation.
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.
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