• Job Description

  Req#: 01767393

  Date Posted:

  2025-05-08

  Country:

  United States of America

  Location:

  PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

  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:

  None/Not Required

  Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

  Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

  At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

  The Materials & Processes Engineering Alloy Development Group is seeking a highly motivated Superalloys Technician to assist in the development of new material development and production support activities. The individuals will be focused on the preparation, review, and analysis of metallographic samples in support of the engineering activities related to commercial, military, and developmental engine programs.

  What You Will Do

  Technician will work as a member of a cross functional team to generated needed materials data to support various engine programs.

  Technician will work directly with engineers to document and execute the evaluation plan for the material.

  Material evaluations will comprise: Sectioning, Mounting, and Polishing and documentation of samples to obtain information for the respective part(s)

  Documentation will include capturing microstructural images using digital cameras, optical microscopes, and scanning electron microscopy.

  Technical will complete documentation of specimen removal locations using CAD software

  What You Will Learn:

  • Candidate will learn the details about Nickel and Titanium superalloys, Bearing and Gear Steels chemistry and microstructures.

  • Candidate will learn how to analyze and interpret microstructures.

  • Candidate will learn how to characterize fracture surfaces and how to collect chemical information in the SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope).

  Qualifications You Must Have:

  • AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) and 2+ years of laboratory experience.

  • Examples of Laboratory Experience: Using test equipment to evaluate the properties of a material, collection of measurement and/or relevant test data related to a sample, preparation and evaluation of a sample to understand the microstructure of the material.

  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

  Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Basic Microsoft Office PC skills.

  • Experience in the metallurgical evaluation of aerospace alloy systems operating in a gas turbine engine environment (i.e. titanium alloys, bearing and gear steels, and nickel-based super alloys).

  • Able to perform in a fast paced and dynamic work environment.

  • Familiar with CAD software (Unigraphics, SolidWorks, etc.).

  What We Offer

  • Benefits

  Learn More & Apply Now!

  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 role is:

  Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

  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.

  The salary range for this role is 40,000 USD - 82,000 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.

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• About the company

  Raytheon Technologies is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense.

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