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Pratt & Whitney · 10 hours ago

Advanced Measurements Structural Data Recording II (Onsite)

Middletown, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$69K/yr - $131K/yr

2+ years exp

Pratt & Whitney is working to transform the future of flight by designing and servicing advanced engines. The role involves supporting the Advanced Measurements and Structural Data Recording Operations department, focusing on engine instrumentation and ensuring test facility readiness.

Responsibilities

Support a role within the Advanced Measurements and Structural Data Recording Operations department within Development Operations (DO)

Perform a wide variety of technical tasks in support of engine instrumentation and test facility readiness for development and production testing

Structural Data Recording (SDR) supports engine test and assembly by configuring a high-speed data system to acquire structural data from sensors installed on engine hardware and in the test cell, ensuring clean high quality data via real-time monitoring, identifying issues, and troubleshoot/repair sensors and wiring

These tests occur in our onsite engine and rig test cells, as well as at customer sites around the world

Advanced measurements is comprised of Non-Interference Stress Measurement System (NSMS), Proximity, and Blade Tip Clearance

These technologies require our team to be immersed in the design, fabrication, calibration, and installation of these sensors during engine design, assembly, and test phase

Tasks include consultation with engineering and customer groups to establish requirements, mechanical and electrical installations, troubleshooting and calibration of devices in the test facility or lab, and running specialized data acquisition systems during validation testing

This position involves a high degree of interaction supporting test engineering, design groups, and operations groups requiring effective verbal and written communication skills

A strong emphasis is placed on dedication, innovation, collaboration, resourcefulness, and attention to detail

This organization supports testing and field operations across multiple company and customer sites throughout the US and the world

Support the build of engines with the associated advanced sensors

Prep instrumentation measurement systems for engine test

Set up test facilities with associated hardware to support engine test

Travel for this role is up to 10% - 20%

Qualification

Engineering degreeInstrumentation knowledgeSensor applicationsData acquisition systemsMechanical aptitudeElectrical aptitudeFAA Airframe & PowerplantSignal conditioningResourcefulnessInnovationCommunication skillsCollaborationAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Science or Technology

2 years of experience

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

DoD Clearance: Secret

Preferred

Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics

Internship experience with Pratt & Whitney, RTX, or within the aerospace industry

FAA Airframe & Powerplant licensed mechanic

Knowledge of various instrumentation types and sensor applications in the aerospace industry and experience in other signal acquisition or processing software

Experience in sensor wiring, terminations, egress, signal conditioning and data acquisition system operation and troubleshooting

Experience and understanding of commercial and/or military engines

Experience/knowledge with sensor types including but not limited to strain gages, accelerometers, pressure transducers, thermocouples, proximity, and blade positioning optical measurement equipment

A good balance between mechanical and electrical aptitude

Currently hold or Ability to obtain a US Gov Security Clearance

Benefits

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

Holidays

Company

Pratt & Whitney

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Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, and we are shaping the future of aviation.

Founded in 1925

East Hartford, CT, US

10001+ employees