X-ray Computed Tomography Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

7d•$68,900 - $131,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials & Processes Engineering department at Pratt & Whitney develops and delivers advanced materials technologies and manufacturing solutions for military and commercial jet engines. The Materials Characterization organization is seeking an experienced professional to join its micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) team. The engineer will work with interdisciplinary teams to define micro-CT scanning and analysis approaches for varied projects and report results to multidisciplinary teams. The role supports programs involving new materials technology and process development, field investigations and root-cause determination, product and process validation, and resolution of manufacturing and quality issues. The engineer will collaborate with internal teams and external resources, use in-house micro-CT capabilities and external vendors, and support multiple concurrent projects. Travel may be required up to 10%. The position is primarily onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut, and requires U.S. citizenship because only U.S. citizens may access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science, with 2 or more years of relevant experience emphasizing materials characterization techniques; alternatively, an advanced degree in a relevant field emphasizing materials characterization techniques, with no experience required.
Fundamental knowledge of X-ray physics, including absorption, scattering, and fluorescence.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field with a strong emphasis on materials characterization techniques, such as Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science.
Background in at least one X-ray characterization technique: X-ray computed tomography, X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, or Laue diffraction.
Computed tomography analysis experience, particularly with Volume Graphics, Avizo, or Dragonfly software.
Experience working with collaborative teams to solve technically difficult problems.
Proficiency presenting technical data to technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering teams across Pratt & Whitney to define work scope and data requirements for development, manufacturing, and field-support projects.
Execute micro-CT scanning and analysis plans to meet project needs.
Prepare technical reports, communicate micro-CT results, and engage with multidisciplinary teams.
Use in-house micro-CT resources and leverage external vendor capabilities.
Collaborate with the micro-CT team, Materials Characterization group, and broader Materials & Processes Engineering organization.
Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent tasks and projects while meeting deadlines.
Travel up to 10%.

Benefits

Relocation assistance is offered.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee assistance program.
Employee Scholar Program.
Parental leave.
Paid time off and holidays.
Applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.