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Pratt & Whitney is seeking an engineer to provide development engine test support and functional validation across Commercial, Military, and Industrial lines. You will lead TEA engine teams, coordinate instrumentation needs, and oversee test planning, data management, and reporting.
The role requires a bachelor’s degree in aerospace or related field and multi-year engineering experience, with travel to test sites as needed. Onsite work in East Hartford, CT is expected.
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.
You Must Have Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or Engineering Science & Technology. 5 years of engineering experience or a advance degree with 3 years of engineering experience. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract Qualifications We Prefer Previous experience in the test environment or engine data analysis. Results oriented, teamwork, communication skills, analytical thinking, adaptability, and continuous learning are key competencies. 5 years of experience with project planning, risk assessment and mitigation, probabilistic analysis, and root cause analysis in the product test environment. Experience with test planning, instrumentation requirements, pre-test predictions, on-site test coverage, test data management and validation. Two years’ experience with test data analysis, test reporting and test conclusions.
Employee Scholar Program PSCV and Engineering Quality ensures flight safety and compliance by validating and certifying products, engineering processes, and services that meet regulatory, engineering, and customer requirements to safeguard our employees, customers, and the flying public.
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. This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award. 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.
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.
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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.