Mechanical Test Technician

Date Posted:

2026-07-21



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'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. 

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.

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated individual to support hands on mechanical testing of a wide range of materials for application in our turbine engines.  This position is for an experimental test technician in the Materials & Processes Engineering Mechanical Testing Group.  This role will support all aspects of the set-up, execution, analysis and reporting of advanced experimental and ASTM material characterization tests including wear, creep, tensile and low cycle fatigue, TMF and crack growth.  Materials tested include all major composite and alloy turbine engine materials in relevant engine conditions including elevated temperature, cryogenic, vacuum, inert, corrosive etc., environments. 

What You Will Do:

• Understand the principal systems for each piece of laboratory test equipment such as servo-hydraulics, closed loop control systems and data acquisition.  

• Recognize, diagnose and rectify equipment and instrumentation problems. 

• Accurately follow and document detailed test procedures, test conditions and results.

• Configure, assemble and modify complex electro-mechanical test systems

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be very hands on and mechanically inclined

• Minimum of Associates of Science degree

• 8+ years of prior relevant work experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• AS degree in Mechanical Engineering/Technology or Manufacturing preferred

• Servo-hydraulic or electromechanical testing experience

• Experience with automating data analysis methods or database management

• Experience with CAD design, structural analysis, part definition and fabrication

• Experience with test system control software (MTS Flextest or similar)

• A strong, hands-on mechanical background

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to develop strong collaborative relationships

• Knowledge and effective practice of Environmental, Health and Safety requirements

What We Offer:

• Benefits

• Relocation Package

 

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

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 60,000 USD - 114,000 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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