Development Operations, Engineering Development

Job Title: Development Operations, Engineering Development Program

Company: Pratt & Whitney

Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

About the Role

The Sensor Applications Engineering discipline seeks talented Engineers. Our team in Middletown, CT provides a wide variety of instrumentation-related support, including the creation of installation drawings, sensor calibration, and support for data recording. The sensor engineer will work closely with each CIPT (Component Integrated Product Team) to ensure their instrumentation requirements are understood and fully realized in the final delivered test product. Close alignment is ensured with both the assembly and test teams by the sensor engineer, who assists in coordinating schedules and supporting the assembly of every instrumented part to the test asset. Sensor Application Engineers work collaboratively across organizations to provide quality instrumentation and testing solutions for numerous gas-turbine tests annually for all of Pratt and Whitney’s engine programs. In this role, you will gain insight into various aspects of the system and directly contribute to making it all work together, supporting teams of engineers engaged in integration and test efforts. You will present findings and solutions to Leadership and/or Customers.

Development Operations (DO) is part of the Engineering Organization within Pratt & Whitney (P&W). DO is responsible for the planning and test execution of development jet engine systems and is comprised of the disciplines needed to test P&W engines. This position is part of the Engineering Development Program at Pratt & Whitney.

What You Will Do

• Responsibilities may include working on tasks related to commercial engines, military engines, or both, depending on business need.
• May be required to obtain a security clearance.

What You Will Learn

Candidates hired will begin their first 2.5 years at Pratt & Whitney as part of the Engineering Development Program (EDP). This program consists of three rotations: 12 months, 9 months, and 9 months. The intent of our EDP is to offer breadth and depth in various technical experiences through challenging positions within our organizations. This program will help expand your professional and technical competencies, serving as the foundation for exceptional contributions at Pratt & Whitney. Upon their 2-year graduation, participants will return to their hiring department (first rotation) for at least 1 year.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• U.S. Citizen is required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• DoD Clearance: Secret security clearance status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: instrumentation, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, testing, and interpreting customer requirements.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Internship experience with Pratt & Whitney, RTX, or within the aerospace industry.
• Experience collaborating with a team to develop innovative ideas.
• Experience communicating clear and effective messages to a broad audience.