X Ray Diffraction Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-04-23
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-D ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG D
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
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.
The Materials & Processes Engineering (MPE) department is responsible for developing and delivering advanced materials technologies and manufacturing solutions to enable system-level enhancements for both Military and Commercial jet engines.
The Materials Characterization organization is seeking an experienced professional to work in our X-ray micro computed tomography (micro-CT) team. The micro-CT engineer will work within inter-disciplinary teams to define micro-CT scanning and analysis approaches tailored for various projects as well as reporting out results to multidisciplinary teams. The micro-CT engineer will work with internal and external resources to directly impact various programs, including new materials technology and process development, field investigation and root cause determination, and support of product and process validation, and manufacturing / quality issues resolution.
What You Will Do:

• Collaborate directly with multiple engineering teams across Pratt & Whitney to define work scope and data requirements to support development, manufacturing, and field support projects.
• Define and execute micro-CT scan and analysis plans to meet project needs.
• Produce technical reports, communicate micro-CT results and engage with multidisciplinary teams.
• Utilize in-house micro-CT resources and leverage external vendor capabilities.
• Advance micro-CT scanning and analysis technology and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with micro-CT team, Materials Characterization group, and the broader MPE organization.
• Train engineers and technicians on micro-CT scanning and analysis procedures.
• Work in a fast-paced environment where support of multiple concurrent projects is typical.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, etc.).
• 5+ years of relevant experience with heavy emphasis in materials characterization techniques or an Advanced Degree in relevant field with emphasis in materials characterization techniques and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of X-ray physics, such as absorption, scattering, and fluorescence.
• US Citizenship required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• PhD or Masters degree in relevant field with heavy emphasis in materials characterization techniques (Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, etc.).
• Leadership in development and implementation of advanced characterization techniques.
• Background in at least one of the following X-ray characterization techniques: X-ray computed tomography, X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, Laue diffraction.
• Coding experience for image analysis and data quantification (MATLAB and / or Python preferred) as well as computed tomography analysis experience, particularly with software such as Volume Graphics, Avizo, and Dragonfly.
• Experience working with collaborative teams to solve technically difficult problems.
• Proficient at presenting technical data to both technical and non-technical audiences, with strong oral and written communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Benefits
• Relocation Package

Learn More & Apply Now!
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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 position is classified as:
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.
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.
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