Mechanical Test Technician; Onsite

Job Summary

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-D, 400 Main St, BLDG

D. Role Type:
Onsite. U.S. citizenship is required.

When you join Pratt & Whitney, you help shape the future of aerospace and defense by supporting hands‑on mechanical testing of a wide range of materials for application in our turbine engines.

Support all aspects of the set‑up, execution, analysis and reporting of advanced experimental and ASTM material characterization tests including:

• wear
• creep
• tensile and low cycle fatigue
• TMF and crack growth
• other advanced tests such as high temperature, cryogenic, vacuum, inert and corrosive environments

Understand the principal systems for each piece of laboratory test equipment such as servo‑hydraulics, closed loop control systems and data acquisition. Recognize, diagnose and rectify equipment and instrumentation problems. Accurately follow and document detailed test procedures, test conditions and results. Configure, assemble and modify complex electro‑mechanical test systems.

• Must be very hands‑on and mechanically inclined.
• Associate of Science degree or higher is required.
• Six years of prior relevant work experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• AS degree in Mechanical Engineering/Technology or Manufacturing.
• Servo‑hydraulic or electromechanical testing experience.
• Experience with automating data analysis methods or database management.
• Experience with CAD design, structural analysis, part definition and fabrication.
• Experience with test system control software (MTS Flex Test or similar).
• Ability to develop strong collaborative relationships.

• Salary Range: $53,100 – $100,900 USD.
• Relocation package available.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match and paid time off.

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.