Sr. Engineer Alloy Development - Onsite

Date Posted:

2025-07-11

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

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 Nickel Superalloy development, characterization, and production implementation for current and future jet engines. The engineer will serve customers across the enterprise (supply chain, engine programs, advanced technology) to plan, execute, and report on technical research and development related to Nickel Based Superalloys.

What You Will Do:

Projects will range from engine safety, production stoppage, new/repair technology development, cost reduction, etc. where the engineer will work to understand customer requirements and execute development programs to meet and exceed business needs. The engineer will collaborate with other engineering disciplines, engineering management, and manufacturing customers as part of an Integrated Product Team to ensure successful transition and implementation of technology into Pratt & Whitney’s products.

• To perform this role effectively, the candidate is expected to be proficient in the physical metallurgy of Nickel based Superalloys and associated processes to develop and establish process/property relationships. 

• The candidate is expected to be proficient in application processes such as: casting, forging, additive manufacturing, heat treatment, and conversion practices for Nickel Based Superalloys.

• Candidates will also lead elements or entire initiatives to develop alloys and processes for current and future 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.

• Experience with program planning, cost estimation and scheduling in addition to meeting contractual requirements during execution is preferred.

• The candidate must be able to work effectively in a team environment and be highly motivated. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• B.S. degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience or 3+ year's w/an advanced degree

• US Citizen is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• Travel requirement- 10%

Qualifications We Prefer:

• M.S.

• Fundamental understanding of Physical Metallurgy of Nickel Based Superalloys and Processing

• Experience in testing and characterization of alloys

• Fundamental understanding of material science

• Experience in data collection, data management, and data analysis methods.

• Fundamental understanding of material and process modeling

What We Offer:

• Benefits

• Relocation Package

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