Aero-Thermal Testing Technician

Date Posted:

2023-02-09-08:00

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RC1: United Tech Research Center 411 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT, 06108 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

The following position is to join our Corporate or Research Center Team:

The Aero-Thermal Testing Group at Raytheon Technologies Research Center is seeking a technician candidate with experience in mechanical assembly, experimental testing, and test facility operations.  The position requires technical skills and hands-on experience in the assembly, instrumentation, installation, modification and troubleshooting of test apparatus and test facility support systems.  The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in aero compressor turbomachinery and aero component experimental test operations.  Activities will include mechanical assembly and installation of test rigs and test facility services such as pneumatic and hydraulic systems, test support operations, and test facility system maintenance.

Due to the nature of the experimental testing, flexible scheduling and multi-shift test support will be required.

Basic Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a combination of the following experience:

• Qualified candidates with a minimum of 4 years of work experience in test facility operations and maintenance, flight line maintenance or similar experience will be reviewed for this position.
• Demonstrated understanding of experimental test facility operations and strong troubleshooting skills
• Working expertise with high pressure pneumatic (air, nitrogen) and hydraulic (fuel, oil) systems and related components
• Ability to follow and execute experimental test procedures
• Mechanical assembly, fabrication and machining skills, and the ability to work from blueprints and schematics
• Good technical judgement and strong teaming and communication skills
• US Citizenship
• U.S. Government Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strict adherence to Environmental, Health and Safety rules and regulations
• Familiarity with ASME piping codes
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation such as pressure, flow and temperature measurement devices
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLC control systems and LabVIEW is a plus
• Experience with electronics, low voltage wiring for instrumentation and controls is a plus
• Hands-on experience in the setup and operation of laser-based measurement techniques is a plus

Education:

The candidate will have any or all of the following: Airframe and Powerplant License, Technical School Certificate or Diploma, Skilled Trades Apprenticeship, or other post high school training (two years duration) with minimum of 4 years’ experience.  The preferred candidate will have an A.S. in a technical field.

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

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AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

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.

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