ThermalEnvironmental Barrier Coating Engineer (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

At RTX the world largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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:

• Projects will range from engine safety production stoppage new/repair technology development cost reduction etc. where the engineer will understand customer requirements and execute development programs to meet and exceed business needs.

• The candidate will collaborate with other internal engineering disciplines engineering management and manufacturing customers as part of an Integrated Product Team to ensure the successful transition and implementation of technology into Pratt & Whitneys products.

• The candidate will also lead elements or entire initiatives to establish next generation coatings with unique capabilities for specific applications.

• The candidate will interface with the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) Department of Defense (DOD) Department of Energy (DOE) and NASA customers & lab technical community to seek secure and execute contracts.

• The candidate must be able to work effectively in a team environment and be highly motivated.

• The candidate will have responsibilities that include bench-marking coating/alloy technology and processes securing funding managing projects and updating engineering standard work.

• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma tools is a plus.

What You Will Learn:

• The candidate will learn the development of advanced Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coating (TBC/EBC) chemistries and establishment of process/property relationships of advanced coating systems.

• The candidate will learn application processes such as diffusion process Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) thermal spraying slurry and plating as well as characterization methods (mechanical physical & metallography) of these materials.

• The candidate will learn the development or leveraging of integrated computational modeling tools and frameworks (e.g. Thermo-Calc FactSage etc.) to effectively solve complex problems.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• BS degree in Material Science Chemical Engineering Applied Physics or related technical field and minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

• Fundamental understanding of aerospace coating application methods and process optimization tools

• Background in Thermal Barrier Coatings and Environmental Barrier Coatings gas turbine engine alloys and high pressure turbine design.

• Ability to build positive relationships.

• Strong communication skills and be highly motivated.

• US Citizen due to government programs requirements.

• Travel Requirements: 10%.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced degree in Material Science Chemical Engineering Applied Physics or related technical field and minimum 3 years of experience

• Background in Thermal Barrier Coatings and Environmental Barrier Coatings gas turbine engine alloys and high pressure turbine design.

• Experience in testing and characterization of thin films with a fundamental understanding of effects of environmental contaminates such as dirt sulfur and salt on performance of aerospace materials.

• Experience in data collection data management and data analysis methods.

• Fundamental understanding of material and process modeling

• High level of communication and cooperation with team members

• Background in Thermal Barrier Coatings and Environmental Barrier Coatings gas turbine engine alloys and high pressure turbine design; with the ablility to perform in a fast paced and dynamic work environment.

What We Offer:

• Relocation Package

• Benefits

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What Is My Role Type: 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 employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

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 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 86800 USD - 165200 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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