Test Engineer I - High Temperature Materials

Pratt & Whitney • East Hartford, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Sciences Department at RTRC is seeking a test engineer in the area of high temperature materials. The candidate will be an integral member of a dynamic team focused on accelerated development of next generation high temperature materials for both aerospace and defense applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in one or more of the following would be beneficial: Metallurgy, materials characterization methods, powder processing, slurry formulation, densification, atomic layer deposition, or thermal processing.
• Proficiency with LabView programming and control is preferred.
• Experience in testing and characterizing materials, and knowledge in material failures at high temperature would be beneficial.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and hands on experience working with laboratory equipment.
• Candidate must be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, collaborative team environment focused on innovation and have demonstrated both verbal and written communication skills including: Strong presentation, planning, problem solving, organizational, project management, documentation, teaming, and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• High degree of enthusiasm for technology and an ability to learn quickly staying abreast of cutting-edge technology, industry leading techniques and other skill sets
• Excellent communication skills are required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Testing and characterizing materials
• Material failures at high temperature
• Operating independently in the laboratory
• Working with others from a variety of backgrounds in a teaming environment
• Communicating clearly and effectively with all levels of management, business development, researchers, and clients

Benefits

• 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
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level