US-WV-BRIDGEPORT-1525 ~ 1525 Midway Park Rd ~ MIDWAY BLDG A
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 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.
What You Will Do:
Pratt & Whitney Canada has a rare opportunity for a Technical Investigator at our Bridgeport, West Virginia location. The Technical Investigator is a critical role to our organization that supports investigation activities on P&W Canada engines involved in accidents or incidents across the globe. In this role, you will lead and develop root cause analyses related to incidents and report findings to the proper regulatory organizations. You will also work closely with various internal departments to create corrective action plans as necessary to ensure P&W’s quality standards are kept in the highest regard.
To succeed in this role, you will be someone with perseverance and scientific/technical curiosity and ability to propose new and creative solutions. You will also be someone who pays strong attention to detail and has effective communication skills. You must have the ability to work under pressure on multiple projects with competing priorities and keep investigations moving along in a timely fashion. Travel will be required on occasion to support investigations and the candidate selected will be required to meet the travel expectations as necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for planning and conducting Service Investigation activities on engines, modules and parts involved in accidents or incidents affecting both the Safety and the Reliability/Performance of P&WC engines in operation.
Responsible for the determination of the root cause of the events by means of internal coordination role with other disciplines (Material and Chemical Laboratories, Chief Engineering Office, Engineering Programs, Customer Support, Quality Department and Maintenance & Repair Organization).
As a Technical Investigator, you will play a focal contact point role with the international investigative authorities (TSB, NTSB, BEA…) as well as key role in the service difficulties reports forums (SDR) with the certification authorities (TCCA, FAA, EASA).
Service Investigation also supports the company legal department in litigations.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 8 years’ experience working with P&W engine models and a strong technical knowledge of assembly, disassembly, and test procedures, OR an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience
Qualifications We Prefer:
Degree in an Engineering discipline
Prior technical experience with P&W Canada engines such as assembly, test, inspection, and/or engineering roles
Previous experience in Project management with long term projects
Fluency in French would be an asset
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.
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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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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