Mechanical Test Technician (Onsite)

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-D ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG D Date Posted: 2026-06-15 Country: United States of America Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required RTX is a leading aerospace and defense company. We offer opportunities across our market-leading businesses with focus on research and development to push the boundaries of science and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney designs and manufactures aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems with a long history of advancing flight. What You Will Do Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated individual to support hands on mechanical testing of a wide range of materials for application in our turbine engines. This position is for an experimental test technician in the Materials & Processes Engineering Mechanical Testing Group. This role will support all aspects of the set-up, execution, analysis and reporting of advanced experimental and ASTM material characterization tests including wear, creep, tensile and low cycle fatigue, TMF and crack growth. Materials tested include all major composite and alloy turbine engine materials in relevant engine conditions including elevated temperature, cryogenic, vacuum, inert, corrosive etc., environments. Understand the principal systems for each piece of laboratory test equipment such as servo-hydraulics, closed loop control systems and data acquisition. Recognize, diagnose and rectify equipment and instrumentation problems. Accurately follow and document detailed test procedures, test conditions and results. Configure, assemble and modify complex electro-mechanical test systems Qualifications You Must Have Must be very hands on and mechanically inclined. Associates of Science degree or higher is required. Six years of prior relevant work experience. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Qualifications We Prefer AS degree in Mechanical Engineering/Technology or Manufacturing preferred Servo-hydraulic or electromechanical testing experience Experience with automating data analysis methods or database management Experience with CAD design, structural analysis, part definition and fabrication Experience with test system control software (MTS FlexTest or similar) Ability to develop strong collaborative relationships What We Offer Benefits Relocation Package What is my role type? Onsite - responsibilities for this job require candidates to work onsite within the manufacturing campus Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 53,100 USD - 100,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms #J-18808-Ljbffr Pratt & Whitney