Materials Engineering Development Program-Engineer I (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?
Department Overview
The Materials & Processes Engineering (MPE) department is seeking talented engineering college hires to join our Engineering Development Program (EDP).
The program typically consists of 3-4 rotations over 36 months in the areas of:
- Materials development for aerospace alloys, coatings and polymers/composites
- Materials and engine component analysis through electron microscopy and other scattering techniques
- Process and analytical chemistry
- Non-destructive evaluation
- Mechanics of material and component behavior
- Advanced casting technologies
- Materials property and process modeling
- Material data analysis, statistics and applications to engine design
Following the EDP, the participant is expected to outplace in a group that aligns with their longer-term career goals and interests.
Key Responsibilities
- During this program, you may be responsible for engine component, materials and/or chemical process development, analyses, testing and other support functions for both commercial and military engine applications.
- Specific tasks may include mechanical testing, materials analysis, metallurgical or chemical analysis, inspection processes or coating property analysis.
- The program participants will also document and analyze data/results, prepare reports and presentations, draw conclusions and make recommendations based on their findings.
Basic Qualifications
- BS degree in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering/sciences field with a minimum 3.0 grade point average.
- US Person Status required due to government contracts
- Fluent in English (verbal/written)
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidate should have an interest in building a technical in applied materials development and characterization
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Demonstrated experience working effectively in teams as both a leader and a participant.
- This position requires 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
By becoming a member of the Pratt & Whitney Engineering Development Program (EDP), you will receive hands-on training to help you build your career in aerospace. This accelerated program will provide you an opportunity for professional growth as a college new hire and train you to be a future leader of the organization. College undergraduate and graduate hires are allowed to complete three to four assignments to build technical breadth and leadership abilities before graduating from the program. These rotations are complimented by discipline-specific training that will accelerate the development of EDP participants.
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.
Raytheon Technologies 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.