Development Operations, Engineering Development Program
About The Position
Development Operations (DO) is part of the Engineering Organization within Pratt & Whitney and is responsible for the planning and test execution of development jet engine systems. DO includes the disciplines needed to test Pratt & Whitney engines. This position is part of Pratt & Whitney’s Engineering Development Program (EDP) and is located at the Middletown, Connecticut facility. The role is in Sensor Applications Engineering, which provides instrumentation-related support, including creating installation drawings, calibrating sensors, and supporting data recording. The Sensor Applications Engineer works with Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPTs) to understand and implement instrumentation requirements in delivered test products, and coordinates with assembly and test teams on schedules and the assembly of instrumented parts. The team supports instrumentation and testing solutions for Pratt & Whitney engine programs and collaborates with engineers involved in integration and test efforts. The employee presents findings and solutions to leadership and/or customers. Tasks may support commercial engines, military engines, or both, depending on business needs. New hires begin with 2.5 years in the EDP, completing three rotations, typically in distinct technical disciplines within the hiring department. The rotations are described as lasting 12 months, 9 months, and 9 months. Following program graduation, participants return to their hiring department for at least one year. The program is intended to develop breadth and depth through varied technical experiences and build professional and technical competencies. The role is primarily onsite. U.S. citizenship is required, as the position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; the posting specifies a DoD Secret clearance and an active and existing clearance required after day one.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in, or related to, a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major by the start date.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: instrumentation, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, testing, or interpreting customer requirements. Experience may come from on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
- U.S. citizenship, because only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; the posting identifies a DoD Secret clearance and requires an active and existing clearance after day one.
Nice To Haves
- Internship experience with Pratt & Whitney, RTX, or within the aerospace industry.
- Experience collaborating with a team to develop innovative ideas.
- Experience communicating clear and effective messages to a broad audience.
Responsibilities
- Provide instrumentation-related support, including creating installation drawings, calibrating sensors, and supporting data recording.
- Work with Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPTs) to understand and implement instrumentation requirements in delivered test products.
- Coordinate schedules with assembly and test teams and support assembly of instrumented parts for test assets.
- Collaborate across organizations to provide instrumentation and testing solutions for Pratt & Whitney engine programs.
- Support integration and test efforts with engineering teams.
- Present findings and solutions to leadership and/or customers.
- Complete rotations in the Engineering Development Program and return to the hiring department after program graduation.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and applicable program terms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
