Thermal/Environmental Coating Engineer - Onsite at RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

East Hartford, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

164000.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Thermal Barrier Coatings, Environmental Barrier Coatings, Chemical Vapor Deposition, Thermal Spraying, Slurry, Plating, Mechanical Characterization, Physical Characterization, Metallography, Integrated Computational Modeling, Data Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, Cost Estimation, Aerospace Coating Application, Process Optimization

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Date Posted: 2025-11-21 Country: United States of America Location: PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 Security Clearance: None/Not Required 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. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? The Pratt & Whitney Materials and Processes Engineering (MPE) organization is seeking an engineer to execute Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coating development, characterization, and production implementation in current & future jet engines. The engineer will serve customers across the enterprise (supply chain, engine programs, advanced technology, etc.) to plan, execute, and report on technical research and development related to Thermal and Environmental Barrier coatings. What You Will Do: Projects will range from engine safety, production stoppage, new/repair technology development, cost reduction, etc. where the engineer will understand customer requirements and execute development programs to meet and exceed business needs. The candidate will collaborate with other internal engineering disciplines, engineering management and manufacturing customers as part of an Integrated Product Team to ensure the successful transition and implementation of technology into Pratt & Whitney’s products. The candidate is expected to be proficient in, or able to attain proficiency in, the development of advanced Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coating (TBC/EBC) chemistries and establishment of process/property relationships of advanced coating systems. The candidate is expected to be proficient in application processes such as diffusion process, Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), thermal spraying, slurry, and plating as well as characterization methods (mechanical, physical & metallography) of these materials. The candidate is expected to be proficient in the development or leveraging of integrated computational modeling tools and frameworks (e.g. Thermo-Calc, FactSage, etc.) to effectively solve complex problems. The candidate will also lead elements or entire initiatives to establish next generation coatings with unique capabilities for specific applications. The candidate will interface with the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Energy (DOE) and NASA customers & lab technical community to seek, secure and execute contracts. The candidate must be able to work effectively in a team environment and be highly motivated. The candidate will have responsibilities that include bench-marking coating/alloy technology and processes, securing funding, managing projects, and updating engineering standard work. Qualifications You Must Have BS degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related technical field with 5+years of Engineering experience or 3yrs with an advanced degree. Must have a fundamental understanding of aerospace coating application methods and process optimization tools US Citizen due to government programs requirements. Travel Requirements: 10%. Qualifications We Prefer: Advanced degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related technical field and minimum 5 years of experience Background in Thermal Barrier Coatings and Environmental Barrier Coatings, gas turbine engine alloys, and high pressure turbine design; as well as Experience in testing and characterization of thin films Fundamental understanding of effects of environmental contaminates such as dirt, sulfur and salt on performance of aerospace materials. Experience in data collection, data management, data analysis methods and Lean/Six Sigma tools is a plus Fundamental understanding of material and process modeling with strong communication skills Experience with program planning, cost estimation and scheduling in addition to meeting contractual requirements during execution is preferred. Only candidates Internal to Engineering will be considered for this role What We Offer: Relocation Package Benefits Learn More & Apply Now! 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. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

Responsibilities

The engineer will execute Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coating development, characterization, and production implementation for jet engines. Responsibilities include collaborating with internal teams, managing projects, and interfacing with various government and research organizations.