Jet Engine Mechanic Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-08-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world 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.

What You Will Do

Product Safety, Certification & Validation (PSC&V) is looking for a motivated, high energy individual to support experimental military and commercial jet engine assembly and test activities. The Test Engineer must possess a sufficient depth of skills to support validation programs, such as assembly, instrumentation, and testing techniques in jet engine development, industrial relations, and overall leadership skills in a high paced environment. The Test Engineer is responsible to ensure assembly operations readiness and flawless execution of test vehicle builds, tests, teardowns, and inspections.  He/she will interface with a cross functional team to ensure test and validation requirements are being met on time and within budget. The Test Engineer will begin within Assembly Operations for all assigned programs. Current Assembly Operations activity includes Next Generation Product Family of engines as well as advanced engine programs, operational commercial engine programs, operational military engine programs and auxiliary power units.

• Frequent off-shift coverage and ability to flex schedule to cover weekends (approximately 25%) is required to support 24/7 operations. Some travel may be required for continuous learning and to support program validation requirements.

• Provide technical direction, troubleshooting, and daily coordination in executing build and teardown requirements.

• Provide innovative solutions to test & validation requirements, often in a high-pressure environment while working with some supervision.

• Opportunity to join a talented multi-disciplinary organization while working with highly skilled hourly and salaried employees, as well as partners and customers.

• Willingness to expand their Test Engineer knowledge beyond assembly to support engines in all validation phases: planning, test, data analysis and some opportunities at flight test.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

• 2 years of engineering experience or an Advanced degree

• 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  

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering

• Experience with jet engine hardware, assembly, and/or testing.

• Knowledge of engine performance and test data analysis.

• Communication skills, self-starter, self-driven. 

• Experience with continuous improvement processes.

• Self-motivation to plan required tasks and lead a team to achieve significant goals with little outside direction.

• Flexibility to adapt to fluid customer requirements, priorities, and schedules.

What We Offer:

• Employee Scholar Program

Learn More & Apply Now!

• PSCV and Engineering Quality ensures flight safety and compliance by validating and certifying products, engineering processes, and services that meet regulatory, engineering, and customer requirements to safeguard our employees, customers, and the flying public.

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 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.

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

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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