Chemist – Core Material Control Lab (Onsite)

Date Posted:

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

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flightdesigning building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within were seeking the people to drive it. So calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and youll find a place where your talent takes flightbeyond the borders of title a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and well welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry thats evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up.

Are you ready to go beyond

We are seeking a highly motivated Chemist to support chemical mechanical and metallurgical testing of aerospace materials in a fast-paced customer-driven laboratory environment. This role is critical to ensuring material compliance with industry and government standards and requires a strong technical foundation attention to detail and the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on laboratory experience strong analytical skills and a customer-focused mindset to support manufacturing and engineering partners.

What You Will Do:

• Perform chemical mechanical and metallurgical analyses to evaluate aerospace materials for compliance with applicable specifications and standards.
• Conduct elemental analysis using ICP ICP-MS GFAA iSpark and XRF utilizing industry-standard calibration and analytical methods.
• Perform gas detection using IR detectors on LECO analyzers (e.g. C/S O/N/H).
• Execute routine tank chemistry analysis using acidbase titrations.
• Conduct physical and mechanical testing using Instron systems.
• Perform fuels and oils analysis using a variety of instrumentations including UV-Vis calorimeter viscometer spectroil and NMR.
• Maintain accurate clear and concise laboratory documentation and reports.
• Independently manage workload and prioritize testing activities to meet customer and production demands.
• Interact professionally and effectively with internal and external customers at all levels.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to laboratory processes safety and efficiency.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• BS degree in Chemistry Metallurgy Materials Science or in a related field and a minimum 8 years prior relevant laboratory experience or an Advanced Degree and minimum 5 years experience.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience and knowledge of MCL processes and procedures.
• 5 years of laboratory experience with demonstrated proficiency in elemental analysis (ICP ICP-MS iSpark GFAA & XRF) or strong wet chemistry skills including titrations and sample digestions.
• Experience with laboratory and instrument software such as Bluehill 3 Syngistix Qtegra Oxsas and WinLab.
• Prior experience supporting manufacturing or production environments.
• Strong problem-solving organizational and computer skills.
• Experience leading cross functional team projects.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with customers and respond with urgency when required.

Learn More and Apply Now!

In addition to transforming the future of flight we are also transforming how and where we work. Weve 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.

For onsite roles commuting to and from the assigned site is the employees personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 107500 USD - 204500 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 candidates 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 companys 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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