Engineering Development Program - MPE + MD

Date Posted:

2025-07-28

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:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

The Materials & Processes Engineering and Mechanical Disciplines (MPE + MD) department is seeking talented engineering candidates to join our Engineering Development Program.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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, structural analysis or structural software tool development, materials analysis, metallurgical or chemical analysis, inspection processes or coating property analysis.

Document and analyze data/results, prepare reports and presentations, draw conclusions and make recommendations based on their findings.

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

Fatigue and fracture mechanics modeling

High cycle fatigue / vibrations analytical capabilities

System strength modeling

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.

Basic Qualifications:

BS degree in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering/sciences field

Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidate should have an interest in building a technical or management career in applied materials development and characterization or structural engineering

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and demonstrated experience working effectively in teams as both a leader and a participant.

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? 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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). Candidates will learn more about role type and cur