Sensor Applications Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-08-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW102: Middletown Aircraft Rd P.O. Box 611, Middletown, CT, 06457 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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 You Will Do

Instrumentation Operations is looking for a Sensor Applications Engineer to support all Pratt & Whitney military, commercial and industrial development engine programs. Sensor Engineers design and oversee execution of all applied instrumentation tasks for test engines in three major areas: Instrumentation Planning and Egress Design, Sensor Applications and Assembly Support, and Engine Instrumentation Dress and Termination. Sensor Engineers are an integral part of the Engine Integrated Product Teams and must be able to handle rapidly changing requirements in a fast-paced development atmosphere. The position is in our Middletown, Connecticut facility.

• Lead instrumentation projects and resolve complex problems with limited oversight.

• Create instrumentation installation, routing / egress plans and work instructions using vector based graphics and CAD programs.

• Represent Instrumentation Operation while interfacing with instrumentation requestors, assembly/test engineers and other validation customers.

• Coordinate and oversee part level instrumentation installs during engine assembly by hourly, salary and outsource sensor applications technicians.

• Identify improvements and resolve Engineering Standard Work issues or concerns.

• Utilize communication, project management, and interpersonal skills to work independently and in a team environment.

• Travel is up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor degree in STEM

• 5 years of engineering experience or an advanced degree in STEM with 3 years of engineering experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of pressure, temperature, strain gage and vibration sensors and/or sensor applications experience is highly preferred.  

• Experience in development of gas turbine engines and engine part repair validation processes

• Current U.S. Government Secret level security clearance

What We Offer:

• Employee Scholar Program

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.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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-t