Date Posted:
2026-08-13
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC
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:
The Aftermarket & Sustainment Engineering (ASE) Technology organization is seeking a talented Principal Data Scientist to support the Digital Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (DMRO) program. This program is empowering teams across the business to make better decisions informed by fielded part inspection data and the application of cutting-edge data and AI/ML technologies.
As a Principal Data Scientist, you will play a key role in developing and delivering game-changing data-centric capabilities and products. You will be responsible for supporting the complete lifecycle of data-driven solutions, from the discovery and connection to cross-functional data sources, Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) workloads for data capture and management, and Analytics and AI/ML product development to discover trends, predict part distress, and maximize business impact for our end users.
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Develop robust and scalable data integration and ETL pipelines to capture aftermarket part-level inspection data and connect to various cross-functional data sources.
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Architect and develop foundational data lake and data warehouse workspaces in partnership with enterprise stakeholders to meet scalability and security requirements.
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Design and build data models and data pipelines to integrate data and deliver curated VAULTIS-compliant data products for the enterprise.
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Define, prototype, test, deploy, and monitor machine learning and statistical models to provide analytic and predictive capabilities for critical engineering use cases.
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Build and maintain Power BI analytics dashboards.
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Explore, prototype, and apply cutting-edge AI technologies, including GenAI/LLM technologies, to transform how our data is captured and utilized.
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Collaborate with the DMRO software development teams to define and deliver end-to-end data-centric products for engineering, including integration of data-based models and analytics in our software applications.
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Collaborate with other team members and key stakeholders to identify product and technology improvement opportunities.
Qualifications You Must Have:
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Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of exp or an Associates Degree and 10+ years of exp in developing in Python (NumPy, Pandas, scitkit-learn) for statistical or machine learning applications.
Qualifications We Prefer:
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Experience with Databricks
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Experience with database technology such as SQL or NoSQL
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Experience developing PowerBI/Qlik dashboards
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Experience or familiarity with AI/ML technologies, including GenAI/LLMs
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Experience working in an agile environment
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: 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.
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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