Date Posted:

2024-08-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW192: Carlsbad 5940 Darwin Court , Carlsbad, CA, 92008 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll 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 that’s evolving fast to the future.

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?

What You Will Do

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated CMC Test Engineer. This individual will develop & execute test programs and test methods to define properties of turbine engine materials and components.

Major mechanical characterization test types include thermo-mechanical fatigue, low cycle fatigue, high cycle fatigue, fracture mechanics, creep, stress rupture, tensile, impact and tribology

As active member of several multi-functional problem solving teams, you will work closely with engineers and associates of other disciplines including Design, Structures, Materials Development, Quality and Operations

Coordination and execution of test programs including: specimen layout planning, extraction/fabrication, test fixture design and procurement, instrumentation, post test data analysis, formal report writing and archiving of data and specimens

Interaction with both internal and external design and testing resources, universities and service suppliers

Daily interaction, oversight and coordination of testing equipment operation, maintenance and personnel

Specifications and procurement of new or modified test equipment and instrumentation as required to augment test lab capabilities

Qualifications you must have:

B.S. degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Engineer or Mechanical

5+ years of Engineering, Test Engineering, experience  or Advanced degree in engineering with 3+ years of engineering experience

Applicants must be a U.S. Citizenship

Prior lab experience

Qualifications we prefer:

Servo-hydraulic testing experience

Familiarity with material characterization and analysis techniques and equipment; SEM, microscopy, spectral analysis, etc.

Prior research characterizing the relationships between material structure and performance and / or the effects of processing variables on microstructural evolution.

Experience in data analysis automation methods or database management (Granta)

Experience with high temperature (2500F+) and composite testing

Experience with CAD design, structural analysis, part definition and fabrication

Experience with test system control software (MTS FlextesT or similar)

A strong mechanical background.

This job is particularly suited for an individual who is hardware oriented, hands-on

A working-knowledge of quality and process improvement tools such as Six Sigma and LEAN

Ability to create, read and interpret technical drawings

Ability to lead small teams to deliver outstanding results and overcome challenges

Knowledge and effective practice of Environmental, Health and Safety requirements

Knowledge and effective practice of aerospace quality practices like ISO9001 AS9100

What we offer:

Benefits

Relocation

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 85,000 USD - 179,000 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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