Engineer II: Engineering Development Program - Materials & Processes Engineering and Mechanical Disciplines (Onsite)
About The Position
Pratt & Whitney is seeking engineering candidates for its Engineering Development Program (EDP) in Materials & Processes Engineering and Mechanical Disciplines. The Engineer II will support engine component, materials, and/or chemical process development, analysis, testing, and related functions for commercial and military engine applications. Work may involve mechanical testing, structural analysis or structural software tool development, materials analysis, metallurgical or chemical analysis, inspection processes, and coating property analysis. The engineer will document and analyze results, prepare reports and presentations, draw conclusions, and make recommendations. EDP participants receive hands-on training and complete three to four assignments over approximately 30 months to develop technical breadth and leadership abilities. Rotations may cover materials development for aerospace alloys, coatings, and polymers or composites; materials and engine component analysis; process and analytical chemistry; non-destructive evaluation; mechanics of material and component behavior; fatigue and fracture mechanics; vibration and high-cycle fatigue; system strength modeling; materials property and process modeling; and material data analysis and applications to engine design. After the program, participants are expected to move into a group aligned with their longer-term career goals and interests. This is an onsite, U.S.-based position in East Hartford, Connecticut. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering or sciences field by the start date.
- Experience with common materials characterization and test methods, which may include mechanical test methods and thermal analysis.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- U.S. citizenship.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively in teams as both a leader and a participant.
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.
Responsibilities
- Support engine component, materials, and/or chemical process development, analysis, testing, and other functions for commercial and military engine applications.
- Perform tasks such as mechanical testing, structural analysis or structural software tool development, materials analysis, metallurgical or chemical analysis, inspection processes, or coating property analysis.
- Document and analyze data and results, prepare reports and presentations, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
