
Mechanical Engineer, P2 – Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) - (On-site)
east hartford, CTJob$69–131K/yrPosted 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Job overview
RTX’s Engineering Support to Operations organization seeks a P2 Mechanical Engineer to support military exhaust system hardware. The engineer evaluates nonconforming hardware, determines usability, leads cross-functional investigations, and implements changes to improve production capability and reduce recurring issues. The role collaborates with engineering and operations disciplines to support on-time delivery and fielded engine readiness.
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Date Posted:
2026-10-29
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC
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.
The Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) organization is seeking a motivated P2 Mechanical Engineer to support military exhaust system hardware. In this role, you will act as a technical leader responsible for evaluating nonconforming hardware, determining usability, driving cross-functional investigations, and implementing changes that improve production capability and reduce recurring issues. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of engineering and operations disciplines while directly supporting on-time delivery and fielded engine readiness.
What You Will Do
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Evaluate and disposition nonconforming military exhaust system hardware in accordance with engineering requirements and safety standards.
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Lead multi-disciplinary teams including manufacturing, structural analysis, quality, procurement, and engineering subject matter experts.
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Conduct and facilitate root cause investigations; develop and implement effective corrective actions.
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Create and revise engineering blueprints to align technical requirements with manufacturing capability and improve producibility.
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Drive efforts to eliminate repeat analyses of similar nonconformance conditions through standardization and improved processes.
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Document lessons learned and ensure effective communication of findings across engineering and operations teams.
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Document improvement initiatives that strengthen ESTO processes and reduce hardware nonconformance rates.
Qualifications You Must Have
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
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2 years of engineering experience
Qualifications We Prefer
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Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
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Experience with the design of components used in gas turbine engines.
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Understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
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Experience with hardware evaluation, manufacturing processes, or design for manufacturability.
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Ability to lead discussions, influence cross-functional teams, and communicate technical decisions clearly.
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Familiarity with root cause analysis tools and structured problem-solving methodologies.
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Working knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications, and configuration control.
Learn More & Apply Now!
Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
- 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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Raytheon Technologies 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.
How this job compares
Set against the 7,635 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$69–131K/yr
- Connecticut median$92–165K/yr51 salary ranges
- US median$105–160K/yr4,576 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $100K, is 21% below the Connecticut median midpoint ($126K) — in the lowest quarter of Mechanical Engineer salary ranges in Connecticut.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 69 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in Connecticut and 7,635 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Connecticut
- RTX Corporation (this employer)18 open
- Lockheed Martin6 open
- CDM Smith5 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 6,326 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 5,245 of the 7,635 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (69%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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