Date Posted:
2023-11-17
Country:
United States of America
Location:
PW228: NAS Patuxent River 22091 Sears Road Bldg. 2785 , Patuxent River, MD, 20670 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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?
Job Summary:
Product Safety Certification & Validation-Engineering Quality (PSCV-EQ) is seeking a motivated candidate to fill the role of Naval Air Station Patuxent River (PAX) Flight Test Engineer (FTE). This role is for an onsite position based in Patuxent River, MD. The Onsite FTE will report to the PAX Flight Test Engineering Manager (FTEM) and will be responsible for supporting active flight-testing activities supporting the DoD customer. The Onsite FTE will serve as a program flight test engineering technical focal at the customer site and will work to execute technical requirements in delivering validation and verification results to United States Navy and United States Marine Corps, and partner customers. The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal and team skills, as well as strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing business requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute technical planning and integration activities through liaising with the F135 In-House Flight Test Engineering team and Integrated Product Team (IPT)
- Work to resolve any technical issues with root cause and corrective action activities leveraging Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) framework.
- Interface and liaise with customer and partner teams as required to support flight testing requirements.
- Work with onsite Flight Test Engineering manager to identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Coordinate with operations team to support engine inspection and maintenance activities as required.
- Manage activities on flight test engines to ensure airworthiness and product safety.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in engine assembly, test, and validation; and leading process improvement projects or 3+ years of experience with an Advance Degree
- Advanced knowledge in assembly and testing (sea-level and altitude) of development gas turbine engines
- Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience supporting onsite customer flight testing at airframer.
- Proficient in the use of continuing improvement tools (Agile/CORE) to drive process improvements leading to increased customer satisfaction.
- Proficient in MS Office collaboration tools
- Strong communication skills, self-starter, self-driven
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 workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.
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.
RTX 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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