Senior Technical Fellow – Coatings
Listed on 2026-07-08
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Location
: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-J ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG J
Date Posted
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Country
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United States of America
Position Role Type
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Onsite
U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirement
: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type
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None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status
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Not Required
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s 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.
P&W is seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the role of Senior Technical Fellow – Coatings, reporting to the Vice President, Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering.
These coating processes include the four major categories of diffusion, vapor deposition, thermal spray, and low temperature coating. Specifically, the most critical processes include Air & Vacuum Plasma Spray and Physical Vapor Deposition.
What You Will Do:- Lead resolution of systemic quality and production issues related to coatings (including preparation and finishing processes) across internal and external supply chain sites.
- Establish performance benchmarks and standardization to achieve best-in-class in coating processes
- Lead Coating Process Council
- Own the Coating technology roadmap & Parent/Child PFMEA’s
- Develop employee proficiency levels, training and mentorship for the sub-discipline
- Contribute to and review the technical specifications for future capital acquisitions
- Be the key change agent, reviewer and approver for coating procedures and standard work
- Ensure best practices are captured and shared across producers
- Support patent review teams as needed
- Connecticut work location preferred. 20-30% travel
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or related engineering field
- 20+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 15+ years of relevant experience
- Experience in the aviation, turbo machinery and/or gas turbine industries
- Excellent communication skills, including 1-on-1, group presentations, and written communications
- U.S. citizen is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under certain programs/contracts
- Experience with manufacturing standards and procedure ownership
- Experience in developing and guiding high-performing teams.
- Experience mentoring high potential candidates
- Industry level recognition of expertise
- Active security clearance
- Ability to obtain US security clearance
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.
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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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…
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