Date Posted:
2026-09-25
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-D ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG D
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
What You Will Do:
Pratt & Whitney’s Materials & Processes Engineering (MPE) organization is seeking a Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer to support research, development, and execution of nondestructive inspection projects. Key customers include the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, commercial airlines, and Pratt & Whitney engine programs. The role focuses on developing new inspection techniques, tooling, and applications for Pratt & Whitney engine components. All developed solutions must meet customer requirements for inspection capability, reliability, and practicality.
- Develop new inspection techniques, sensors, tooling, and procedures for nondestructive inspection applications including, but not limited to, eddy current (electromagnetic), ultrasonics, thermal, FPI, X-ray, visual (borescope), and other advanced inspection concepts.
- Plan, manage, and execute inspection development projects in a timely manner.
- Create novel and advanced inspection tooling and progress technologies through appropriate Technology Readiness Levels to support eventual field implementation.
- Collaborate closely with MPE-NDE Applications and Training teams on deployment of inspections to field operations.
- Monitor and assess project issues and develop resolutions that support customer satisfaction goals and program objectives.
- Verify that deployed inspection techniques meet structural flaw detection requirements, including minimum detectable flaw size and probability of detection (POD).
Qualifications You Must Have:
- M.S or PHD. in Engineering or Material science is required.
- Experience in Nondestructive inspection technologies, which can include expertise in electromagnetic, ultrasonics, X-ray/CT, FPI, and emerging NDE methods.
- U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program contract.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- NDE degree is preferred
Experience with electromagnetic or NDE modeling using tools such as COMSOL, CST, or CIVA. - Exhibited clear and effective communication, both verbal and written.
- Confirmed effectiveness as a detail-oriented individual that possesses the ability to prioritize, organize, and multi-task in a flexible, fast-paced, and challenging environment to effectively meet deadlines.
What We Offer:
- Benefits
- Relocation Package
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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 candidates 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 companys 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.
