Staff Tech, Mission and Quality Assurance (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-08-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

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

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

Pratt & Whitney, a recognized leading producer of the world's most powerful and dependable jet engines, is looking for a dedicated individual to support our Hollow Fan Blade Material Control Lab. The individual must be a self-starter who has the capacity to work in a dynamic environment and possesses the motivation and dedication to meet the needs of our customers and be an active participant advancing the performance, capabilities, and efficiency of the lab.

This is a second shift position. Typical work hours for this shift are 2:00PM – 10:00PM, Monday – Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation and evaluation of metallurgical test specimens

• Support the development of new processes and materials through the performance of metallurgical preparation and evaluations

• Provide training and development of support contractors

• Support the scheduling of workloads and job assignments

• Interface with production management as well as the salary hourly workforce to explain metallurgical results

• Participate in root cause and corrective action

• Support the development of new processes and materials through the performance of metallurgical preparation and evaluations

• Participate and lead continuous improvement events

Qualification You Must Have:

• Advanced degree and 6+ months of experience in Quality, Engineering or Operations experience in Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defense, Automotive or other heavily-regulated industry; OR Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate’s degree and 4+ years of relevant industry experience. We will also consider High School Diploma or specialized Technical or Military training and 6+ years of relevant industry experience.

• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and procedures to assess the conformance of test specimens to meet requirements.

Qualifications we prefer:

• University degree ideally in Engineering. Mechanical or Quality Engineering preferred

• Knowledge of inspection tools, equipment and Quality Management Systems (i.e., AS9100)

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, familiarity with geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)

• Working knowledge of Pratt & Whitney shop practices & processes, quality standards, and inspections methods & tools

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement tools and problem-solving techniques (CORE/ACE/SixSigma, QCPC, RCCA Red-X, Fault Tree, etc.).

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a group setting and interface directly with shop floor operators and inspection personnel.

What is my Role Type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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.

Learn more & apply today!

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 43,400 USD - 82,600 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.

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