X-ray Computed Tomography Sr. Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney’s Materials & Processes Engineering department develops advanced materials technologies and manufacturing solutions for military and commercial jet engines. The Materials Characterization organization is seeking an experienced micro computed tomography (micro-CT) engineer to work with interdisciplinary teams to establish scanning and analysis approaches and report results to multidisciplinary teams. The engineer will support projects 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 position uses in-house micro-CT resources and external vendor capabilities, advances scanning and analysis technology and procedures, and trains engineers and technicians. The role supports multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment and requires travel up to 10%. This position is onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut, and requires U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience emphasizing materials characterization techniques; or an advanced degree in a relevant field emphasizing materials characterization techniques, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Fundamental knowledge of X-ray physics, including absorption, scattering, and fluorescence.
U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. or master’s degree in a relevant field, such as Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science, with heavy emphasis on materials characterization techniques.
Leadership in developing and implementing advanced characterization techniques.
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.
Coding experience for image analysis and data quantification; MATLAB and/or Python preferred.
Computed tomography analysis experience, particularly with Volume Graphics, Avizo, or Dragonfly.
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.
Define and execute micro-CT scanning and analysis plans to meet project needs.
Produce technical reports, communicate micro-CT results, and engage with multidisciplinary teams.
Use in-house micro-CT resources and leverage external vendor capabilities.
Advance micro-CT scanning and analysis technology and procedures.
Work collaboratively with the micro-CT team, Materials Characterization group, and broader Materials & Processes Engineering organization.
Train engineers and technicians on micro-CT scanning and analysis procedures.
Manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize and organize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Travel up to 10%.

Benefits

Relocation assistance
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, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage