RSA Lead Technician (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:

• Preparation of metallurgical specimens from various parts and materials in support of source approval activities (Aftermarket and OEM as needed).
• Evaluation characterization and documentation of materials microstructures and conditions resulting from common repair process particularly coating joining (welding and brazing) conventional machining surface enhancement adhesive bonding and organic material processing.
• Development/maintenance of proficiency in the use of equipment such as cut-off tools and machines metallographic mounting presses and polishing equipment.
• Handling chemical reagents required to prepare metallurgical specimens for microstructural analyses.
• Assisting RSA and ESA engineers in coordinating specimen machining and testing.
• Managing sample/part logistics (e.g. shipping) and ordering for the team.

What You Will Learn:

• You will learn about qualification of new sources for aerospace hardware and special processes.
• You will learn how to evaluate aerospace coatings to determine if they are acceptable.
• You will learn how important material compatibility is to final properties for special processing.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years experience in a metallurgical laboratory environment.
• Experience cutting mounting polishing and etching metallographic samples as well as the subsequent evaluation of microstructures.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience preparing and evaluating aerospace materials (nickel and cobalt based superalloys titanium alloys composite materials).
• Prior experience with PWA specifications and evaluations to MCL Manual Sections.
• Prior experience using image analysis.
• Prior experience with advanced microscopy (e.g. electron microscopy and EDS analysis).
• Proficiency with Office365 applications
• Demonstrated ability to understand and work to specialty laboratory procedures and work instructions.

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

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 60000 USD - 114000 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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