Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Do you feel fulfilled when you help others succeed and advance the state of the art in technology? Are you motivated by helping people learn and grow around you? Have you considered what it may be like to work at Pratt & Whitney? If so, we want to hear from you! We have an excellent opportunity in our Military - Systems Engineering, Survivability Discipline Group. We are looking for an entry level Research Engineer to be based in East Hartford, CT.

What You Will Do

• As a part of our team, you'll help answer today's survivability challenges in powered flight while crafting and supporting tomorrow's innovative solutions.
• As an industry-recognized, leading producer of the world's most powerful jet engines, we strive to find dedicated individuals to enhance our organization.
• If you aspire to contribute to a dynamic environment and possess the motivation to convert new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for.
• The successful candidate will be collaborating across several technical disciplines within our survivability engineering group.
• The candidate will support technical work in Radar Cross Section analysis and test.
• The successful candidate will be expected to support key operational programs.
• Candidate will mainly be responsible for conducting analysis/simulations, conducting engineering tests, creating technical reports/presentations, and extracting meaningful technical conclusions, recommendations, and key results from technical activities.

What You Will Learn

• The selected candidate will be eligible to participate in the Pratt & Whitney Engineering Development Program (EDP) and is expected to complete 3 rotations to explore other Pratt & Whitney engineering disciplines within or outside home organization. Each rotation can last from 8 to 12 months.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience collaborating with a team to develop innovative ideas
• Experience communicating clear and effective messages to a broad audience
• Experience creating technical documentation, reports, and presentations
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 tools.
• Experience with common CAD software packages, programming in Python/C++, lab testing, systems engineering, and familiarization with modern day turbine engines

What We Offer

• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Relocation will be offered for those who qualify.
• Selected candidate will be automatically enrolled in the P&W Engineering Development Program (Rotational Program within P&W).
• Eligible for the Employee Scholar Program on Day 1.
• On the job training provided.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

The salary range for this role is 53,000 USD - 103,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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