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New Technology Inspection Lead (Onsite)

RTX Corporation

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Compensation
$132–252K/yr
Location
east hartford, CT
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

The Turbine Airfoil Inspection Technologist advances and develops cooling-hole geometry inspections, working with Engineering and Manufacturing to define, analyze, and automate inspections using new techniques. The role supports CMM programming solutions for product and process compliance, participates in equipment acquisition and lean manufacturing initiatives, and collaborates with Quality and Manufacturing personnel. The position is onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut, and requires U.S. citizenship.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

GD&T3D CMM ProgrammingCMM ProgrammingMetrologyGD&T InterpretationMeasuring SystemsPythonVBSNon-Contact InspectionStatistical AnalysisDesign of ExperimentsSPCGage R&RAerospace Quality StandardsASME Y14.5Project ManagementNew Technology DevelopmentProcess DevelopmentStatistical Analysis ToolsMeasurement Data Interpretation

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience or Master's10+ Years Related Experience or 7 Years With Master's5-7 Years CMM ProgrammingU.S. Citizenship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-L ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG L

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.

What You Will Do:

As the Turbine Airfoil Inspection Technologist, you will advance and develop cooling hole geometry inspections, working with Engineering and Manufacturing to define, analyze and automate inspections using new inspection techniques. Seeking a motivated and results driven Engineer who is passionate about inspection and development.

  • Utilize GD&T and modeling knowledge to create 3D CMM inspection programs

  • Execute on our New Technologies Inspection Roadmap, as we look to expand our capabilities in a range of inspection areas - for hole shape inspections, auto VIS inspections to detect nicks/dents on airfoils, enhanced radiography for back strike and FOD, Feather seal slot depth measurements on vanes via CMM.

  • Support the team in ensuring product and process compliance by providing CMM Programming solutions per our quality procedural requirements.

  • Participate in equipment acquisition process.

  • Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives that support continuous process improvement through use of CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence ) tools (benchmarking, RCCA {Root, Cause, Corrective, Action}, mistake proofing, etc.)

  • Foster and maintain a cooperative relationship with Module Center departments including other Quality and Manufacturing personnel.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and 10+ years’ of experience in Quality and/or Manufacturing operations and/or engineering management or similar industrial environment; OR Master's Degree with 7 years of related experience

  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • 5-7 years of experience CMM programming utilizing a mix of the CMM software packages: MODUS, CAMIO, CMM Manager

  • Metrology, concentration preferred

  • Expert knowledge of GD&T drawing interpretation, and implementation of measuring systems

  • Programming in Python or VBS preferred

  • Experience with non-contact dimensional inspection equipment and programming such as Nikon I-NEXIV, SLK-25 LK Laser, Renishaw RVP

  • Strong statistical and analytical skills. Understand Design of Experiments, SPC, and Gage R&R

  • Experience in manufacturing or quality in the aerospace industry

  • Knowledge of aerospace industry quality standards and procedures

  • Advanced knowledge of ASME Y 14.5-1994 and ASME Y 14.5-2018.

  • Project management experience.

  • New technology and process development experience and successful transition to production

  • Experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, SPC) for measurement data interpretation.

Learn More & Apply Now:

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 in East Hartford CT. 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.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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 3,026 open Quality Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$132–252K/yr
  • Connecticut median$87–149K/yr40 salary ranges
  • US median$90–149K/yr1,917 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $192K, is 61% above the Connecticut median midpoint ($120K) — in the top quarter of Quality Engineer salary ranges in Connecticut.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 50 open Quality Engineer jobs in Connecticut and 3,026 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Connecticut
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience — more than three in four Quality Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,473 postings).
Education
1,735 of the 3,026 open Quality Engineer jobs (57%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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