Sr. Principal Titanium Alloy Engineer (Onsite)
Quick Summary
This is a senior level technical position where the selected candidate will support strategy development, mentor junior level engineers, and support execution of test programs.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Requirements
~1 min readB.S. degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
10+ years of relevant engineering experience or 7+ years w/an advanced degree
Candidate must be a US Citizen or Green card holder with ability to obtain a US Citizenship.
10% Travel is required
M.S. or Ph.D. with a fundamental understanding of physical metallurgy of titanium alloys and processing
Experience in testing and characterization of alloys
Fundamental understanding of effects of thermal mechanical processing of titanium alloys and the impact on material behavior
Experience in data collection, data management, and data analysis methods.
Fundamental understanding of material and process modeling
Six Sigma Green Belt
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 Materials and Processes Engineering (MPE) organization in East Hartford, CT has an opening for a P5 Sr. Principal Engineer to drive titanium alloys development and legacy alloy support within Alloy Development group.
The candidate will work with a highly focused team at the interface of physical research and technical development of the technologies applied in aerospace jet engines.
Responsibilities
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This is a senior level technical position where the selected candidate will support strategy development, mentor junior level engineers, and support execution of test programs.
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Lead elements or entire initiatives related to titanium alloy development, characterization, and production implementation for current and future jet engines.
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Support customers across the enterprise (supply chain, engine programs, advanced technology, production, repair) to plan, execute, and report on technical research and development related to titanium alloys on production and fielded hardware.
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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.
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Support creation and execution of the strategic vision for Discipline including identifying long-term strategic technology roadmaps and securing internal & external funding.
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Provide technical mentorship and coaching to early career engineers to execute risk-based decision making.
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Interface with external funding sources such as the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), Department of War (DOW), Department of Energy (DOE) and NASA customers & lab technical community to seek, secure and execute contracts.
What We Offer
~1 min readAbout the Role
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Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 16, 2026
- First seen
- October 2, 2026
- Last seen
- October 2, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 1
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 24%
- Scored at
- October 3, 2026
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