Contract Flight Test Engineer Jobs in Springfield, MA

Date Posted:

2026-06-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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

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 Military Development Fan/LPC Design team is seeking an experienced Engineer to support Rotors design.    The role will provide an opportunity take on a design lead role for Rotors, and work within the team and IPT to drive improvements in design, address technical issues, support production ramp, and engage with multiple disciplines in support of the aforementioned.  Prior experience in Fan/LPC and/or HPC Rotor or IBR Design is preferred.  Experience with PROD QN support is ideal but not explicitly required.

What You Will Do

• Support Military Development Fan/LPC program through final Validation tests/assy, Production Ramp, and into Production build phase.
• Provide Assy/Test support where needed for assy of IBRs on final validation and initial Production builds.  Would require addressing of inquires from Assy team, QNs, and occasional Failure Malfunction Report investigations.
• Identifying areas to expand tolerances, improve part produce ability, support MFG process with our Vendors, and executing Engineering changes as needed.  Will be predominately of the Class II, Must Conform, and Production Alteration type.
• Execute Engineering First Piece Reviews on Rotor Hardware.
• IBR modeling and sector creation to support Aero and Structures analysis of life, QNs, and Redesign proposals.
• Support Production and devl Quality Notifications including, creating PPT packages, executing non-conformance analysis, working with required disciplines to determine acceptability, disposition, documentation, and QN closure

Qualifications You Must Have

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering with 5+ years of Mechanical Design engineering experience OR
• Advanced degree with 3+ years of experience
• Experience with rotor hardware, reading blueprints, and manufacturing methods
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. (Naturalized or Dual Citizens may apply also, but will require approval from Program Office).

Qualifications We Prefer

• M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with engineering standard work.
• Experience with Engineering Change Processes (Class II, Must Conform, etc)
• Proficiency in Teamcenter, NX, Tol Stacking, and Blueprints.
• Quality Notification support experience & SAP proficiency.

Compression Systems Engineering (CSE)

Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products.

Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition.

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 position is open to internal applicants only within Pratt & Whitney - Engineering.  To help sure up our military programs, we are looking to reallocate resources to USG direct charging roles and therefore consider this to be an internal to Pratt movement.  We may look to open these opportunities upon more broadly once we complete the initial Pratt talent moves.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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