Author: The Hub

Date Posted:

2024-09-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW102: Middletown Aircraft Rd P.O. Box 611, Middletown, CT, 06457 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.
 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole – best – selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Seeking Engineering Interns! We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our Verification Test System Design Organization as a Data Scientist/Engineer/Analyst. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting large datasets to analyzing risk to support the development and validation of aircraft engine systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify patterns, trends, and insights that will drive improvements in engine performance and reliability using existing system engineering risk models. 

What You Will Do

• Develop, implement, and maintain predictive models to forecast risk factors in support of engine validation planning. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of engineers and other stakeholders to define engine validation data requirements and analyze datasets. 
• Apply statistical models to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in engine validation datasets to extract actionable insights. 
• Design and implement data visualization dashboards and reports to communicate findings effectively. 
• Develop and publish new knowledge assets within EKS (ESW, K-Packs, GB, training, etc.) 
• Communicate results and insights to technical and non-technical audiences in a clear and concise manner. 

What You Will Learn

• Interns at Pratt & Whitney work on challenging, meaningful, and impactful projects in the group responsible for designing the test equipment used to test Jet engines and their subsystems. We’re looking for students with an engineer’s curiosity, an explorer’s heart, and a perfectionist’s grit to help us build the future of aerospace.
• Whether supporting Mature Commercial Engines, industry-leading Geared Turbofan engines, Military Engine programs, Operations, or Business Support functions, our program seeks to help you: develop an understanding of the aerospace industry; learn about our company and its operations; and appreciate how each discipline and department’s contribution to the success of our products and customer partnerships.
• While you benefit from on-the-job training and practical experience, you are expected to contribute fresh ideas and participate as a productive member of the department. Your growth as a professional and the difference you make will be on display every day.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA

Qualifications We Prefer

• Programming experience in Python, R, or similar languages. 
• Experience with data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques. 
• Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases. 
• Knowledge of aircraft engine systems and validation processes. 

 

What We Offer

• Relocation will be offered for those who qualify.
• On the job training provided.

Learn More & Apply Now!

 

What is my role type?

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: 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.

 

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.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD – 82,000 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/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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About Appen
Appen is a leader in AI enablement for critical tasks such as model improvement, supervision, and evaluation. To do this we leverage our global crowd of over one million skilled contractors, speaking over 180 languages and dialects, representing 130 countries. In addition, we utilize the industry’s most advanced AI-assisted data annotation platform to collect and label various types of data like images, text, speech, audio, and video.
Our data is crucial for building and continuously improving the world’s most innovative artificial intelligence systems and Appen is already trusted by the world’s largest technology companies. Now with the explosion of interest in generative AI, Appen is helping leaders in automotive, financial services, retail, healthcare, and governments the confidence to deploy world-class AI products.
At Appen, we are purpose driven. Our fundamental role in AI is to ensure all models are helpful, honest, and harmless, so we firmly believe in unlocking the power of AI to build a better world. We have a learn-it-all culture that values perspective, growth, and innovation. We are customer-obsessed, action-oriented, and celebrate winning together.
At Appen, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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PgMs are exposed to a wide range of project types driven by client demand.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate high performing project management practice in a client-facing, service delivery setting with proven experience in budget, timeline, quality and scope management. You will have a ‘no stone left unturned’ approach to problem solving, backed by a commercial awareness of the cost/benefit of a given course of action. You will be comfortable using a wide variety of software tools and applications.
ResponsibilitiesThe role includes but is not limited to the following duties and responsibilities:Leading a portfolio of business* Program level accountability on budget, timeline, quality and key client relationship. * Strategic planning, supervision and execution of delivery and quality management plans to support concurrently running projects end-to-end. * Build and maintain strong client relationships to increase client satisfaction and revenue opportunities. * Analyze and evaluate statistical reports to proactively identify and improve program performance and Client deliverables. * Communicate in a timely, clear and concise manner to stakeholders including Staff, Directors, Clients and Leadership.* Solicit and use input and feedback from client, crowd, and internal stakeholders to help drive efficiencies and improve quality plans. * Provide regular, strategic program updates with action plans to Leadership. * Coordinate between project team members in a matrix reporting environment. * Manage risks and issues and undertake recovery actions as necessary. Scoping support on operational inputs to the Sales teamTeam management * Develop and mentor team members to drive team key performance metrics and meet or exceed project & program targets. * Support career development and succession planning within the team. * Maintain a strong resourcing pipeline to ensure appropriate staffing levels at all times. * Identify and organise training and professional development activities for team members as required to optimize performance. * Drive continuous project improvements and efficiencies. * Ensure methods, practices, techniques, processes, etc. are regularly maintained and updated, in line with best practice. * Participate in the training and mentoring of Appen staff, program improvements, initiatives, and committee work as assigned.
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