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Sensor Applications Engineer (Onsite)

RTXMiddletown, CTL6 LeadAugust 25th, 2026
Sensor Applications EngineerInstrumentation Operations is looking for a Sensor Applications Engineer to support all Pratt & Whitney military, commercial and industrial development engine programs. Sensor Engineers design and oversee execution of all applied instrumentation tasks for test engines in three major areas: Instrumentation Planning and Egress Design, Sensor Applications and Assembly Support, and Engine Instrumentation Dress and Termination. Sensor Engineers are an integral part of the Engine Integrated Product Teams (EIPT) and must be able to handle rapidly changing requirements in a fast-paced development atmosphere. The position is in our Middletown, Connecticut facility.Lead / Co-lead instrumentation projects and resolve complex problems with oversight.Create instrumentation installation, routing / egress plans and work instructions using vector based graphics and CAD programs.Represent Instrumentation Operation while interfacing with instrumentation requestors, assembly/test engineers and other validation customers.Coordinate and oversee part level instrumentation installs during engine assembly by hourly, salary and outsource sensor applications technicians.Identify improvements and resolve Engineering Standard Work issues or concerns.Utilize communication, project management, and interpersonal skills to work independently and in a team environment.Travel is up to 10%.Qualifications You Must HaveBachelor degree in STEM with 2 years of engineering experience or an AS degree in STEM with 4 years of experience.Qualifications We PreferKnowledge of pressure, temperature, strain gage and vibration sensors and/or sensor applications experienceExperience in development of gas turbine engines and engine part repair validation processesCurrent U.S. Government Secret level security clearance or the ability to obtain Secret level security clearance