Senior Technical Fellow – Coatings

Date Posted:

2026-07-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-J ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG J

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

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:

As the Senior Fellow and Leader of Pratt & Whitney’s Coating Process Council across Pratt & Whitney’s worldwide manufacturing sites, your responsibilities include: 

• 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

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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, turbomachinery 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 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

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

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 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, loca