Aero-Thermal Test & Validation Engineer

About the role

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Aero-Thermal Testing Group at RTX Technology Research Center is seeking a candidate with experience in experimental testing and test facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experimental test programs
• Perform day-to-day test operations
• Ensure the validity and accuracy of experimental data
• Communicate effectively with team members
• Conduct periodic safety audits
• Facilitate system maintenance
• Apply Environmental Health and Safety rules
• Support flexible scheduling and multi-shift test operations as needed

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required (only U.S. citizens eligible for a security clearance)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance (active and existing clearance required after day 1)

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• Minimum 1 year with experimental test execution and test facility operations troubleshooting
• Minimum 1 year experience in system design, fluid dynamics, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Minimum 1 year experience with data acquisition and control systems, and test instrumentation
• Preferred: strong technical leadership, troubleshooting, teaming, and documentation skills
• Preferred: experience generating fluid system schematics (P&ID's) in Visio or AutoCad
• Preferred: familiarity with ASME Pressure vessel and Process Piping Code
• Preferred: familiarity with gas turbine technology focused on aero combustor and/or aero compressor testing
• Preferred: compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety rules and regulations

Skills

• Technical leadership
• Troubleshooting
• Teaming and collaboration
• Documentation
• Fluid system schematic generation (P&ID) in Visio/AutoCad
• Knowledge of ASME Pressure vessel and Process Piping Code
• Gas turbine technology (aero combustor/aero compressor) testing
• Environmental, Health and Safety compliance

Benefits

• Robust total rewards package including compensation
• Healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits
• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on level and collective-bargaining coverage)

Pay

The salary range for this role is $86,800 – $165,200 USD.

Schedule

First shift (daytime) position with required flexible scheduling and multi-shift test support due to the nature of experimental testing.