Coatings and Materials Repair Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-17



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-TX-WICHITA FALLS-3101 ~ 3101 Hammon Rd ~ HAMMON



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62



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:

We are seeking a Materials & Repair Engineer to join our Engineering team supporting the repair and restoration of critical gas turbine engine components for Pratt & Whitney Canada engine platforms, including PT6, PW100, PW300, and PW500 engines.

In this role, you will serve as a key technical resource for advanced coating and repair processes applied to high-temperature engine hardware, including turbine vanes, vane segments, stators, and combustor components. You will work closely with manufacturing, special process teams, quality, and engineering stakeholders to solve complex material challenges, improve component durability, and develop innovative repair solutions that extend component life and reduce maintenance costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) aluminum coating and platinum plating operations.

• Evaluate, select, and optimize materials and special processes used in component repair, including:

  • Nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys

  • Brazing and diffusion bonding

  • Aluminide and protective coating systems

  • Thermal spray and plasma spray technologies

  • Heat treatment processes

  • Chemical cleaning and surface preparation methods

• Develop, validate, and qualify new repair schemes and process improvements in accordance with engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements.

• Author technical reports, engineering evaluations, repair substantiation documentation, and process qualification packages.

• Present technical findings and recommendations to engineering leadership, operations teams, customers, and other stakeholders.

• Collaborate with repair cell engineers, quality personnel, and special process operators to troubleshoot manufacturing and repair-related issues.

• Conduct material characterization, microstructure evaluations, root-cause investigations, and data analysis to drive process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.

• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on quality, turnaround time, process capability, and component life extension.

• Participate in technical training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing activities across the engineering organization.

• Support supplier qualification activities, raw material evaluations, and special process audits as required.

What You Will Learn

• This position offers a unique opportunity to build deep expertise in aerospace materials engineering within a hands-on Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment.

• As part of our Coatings Center of Excellence, you will contribute to industry-leading repair technologies and help shape the future of advanced coating solutions for small- and mid-sized turbine engines.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• An Advanced degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a special process engineering role; OR a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Previous experience supporting aerospace coatings, special processes, or component repairs within an MRO, OEM, or manufacturing environment.

• Working knowledge of high-temperature superalloys, diffusion coatings, thermal spray systems, brazing, and heat treatment processes.

• Experience with laboratory analytical equipment and characterization techniques, including Optical microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), and Wavelength Dispersive Spectroscopy (WDS)

• Experience with metallographic sample preparation and materials characterization techniques.

• Experience with CAD software such as SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, Fusion 360, or AutoCAD.

• Ability to analyze technical data, solve engineering problems, and communicate findings effectively.

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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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