Superalloys Engineer (Hybrid)

Company: Raytheon Technologies
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Date Posted:
2023-02-14-08:00
Country:
United States of America
Location:
PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
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.
Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.
At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
Department Overview:
The Pratt & Whitney Materials and Processes Engineering organization is seeking an engineer to support and execute Nickel Superalloy development, characterization, and production implementation for current and future jet engines. The engineer will serve customers across the enterprise (supply chain, engine programs, advanced technology) to plan, execute, and report on technical research and development related to Nickel Based Superalloys.
Projects will range from engine safety, production stoppage, new/repair technology development, cost reduction, etc. where the engineer will work to understand customer requirements and execute development programs to meet and exceed business needs. The engineer will collaborate with other engineering disciplines, engineering management, and manufacturing customers as part of an Integrated Product Team to ensure successful transition and implementation of technology into Pratt & Whitney's products.
Key Responsibilities:
To perform this role effectively, the candidate is expected to have a sound understanding of material science and the willingness to learn or expand on their knowledge of the physical metallurgy of Nickel based Superalloys and associated processes to develop and establish process/property relationships. The candidate is expected to be familiar with metal processing techniques such as: additive manufacturing, casting, forging, heat treatment, and conversion practices for Nickel Based Superalloys. Understanding of the capability of integrated computational modeling tools and methods is desired. Candidates will work as part of the cross functional team in Materials and Processes engineering to effectively support the development and support objectives of the organization.
The candidate will interface with the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Energy (DOE), and NASA customers & lab technical community to seek, secure and execute contracts. Experience with program planning, cost estimation and scheduling in addition to meeting contractual requirements during execution is preferred. The candidate must be able to work effectively in a team environment and be highly motivated. The candidate will be viewed as a technology leader with responsibilities that include bench-marking alloy technology and processes, securing funding, managing projects, and updating engineering standard work.
10% Travel Requirement
Basic Qualifications:

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  Bachelors degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or Chemistry
  
  
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  5+ years of relevant engineering experience OR 3+ years of relevant experience with an Advanced degree
  
  
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  US Citizenship or US Person required due to government contracts
  
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
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    Fundamental understanding of material science and materials processing
    
    
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    Understanding of Welding and Additive Manufacturing of Nickel Based Superalloys
    
    
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    Familiarity of testing and characterization techniques for metallic materials
    
    
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    Understanding of effects of thermal mechanical processing of alloys and the impacts of oxidation and corrosion
    
    
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    Familiarity with continuous improvement tools: Six Sigma Green Belt
    
    
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    Flexibility to adapt to fluid customer requirements, priorities, and schedules.
    
    
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    Strong communication skills.
    
    
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    Self-motivation to help plan and execute required tasks and lead a team to achieve significant goals with little outside direction.
    
    
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    Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
    
    
    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:
    Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.
    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.
    Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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