Date Posted:
2026-02-20Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETCPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredPratt & 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.
At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond
What You Will Do:
Pratt & Whitney (P&W) is seeking a Human Factors specialist to lead the maturation of the Human Factors discipline under P&W’s Enterprise SMS Program Office in East Hartford, CT. They will work closely with cross-functional human factors practitioners across P&W, the other RTX Business Units, and external industry collaborators to enhance P&W’s Human Factors tools, methods, and command media, and strengthen P&W’s already industry-leading Safety Management System (SMS).
The primary focus of this position will be on Just Culture and applying Human Factors tools to build robust human-resilient systems within Pratt & Whitney to proactively improve Product Safety and Quality. Additionally, they will lead initiatives with other Human Factors Engineering and Human System Integration practitioners across the company to enhance capability in a broad spectrum of disciplines, where opportunity exists.
A successful candidate must be a strong communicator, have background leading dynamic cross-functional teams, and have a passion for improving culture and product safety.
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Develop and deploy tools, methods, and command media for assessing Human Factors across various applications in Engineering, Operations, and business processes
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Lead initiatives with cross-functional and cross-business Human Factors-related communities of practice and make recommendations to enhance Human Factors applications across the business.
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Support P&W’s Just Culture by developing tools for applying Human Factors investitive methodologies to various processes throughout the company where human factors are relevant.
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Engage in technical Root Cause investigations where human error may be a factor, and drive robust system-level solutions.
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Advise on P&W’s Safety Issue Management process during the development and deployment of Fleet Management Plans.
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Lead Just Culture assessments that arise from P&W’s Product Safety Report-A-Concern process, to ensure system-level effects on human performance are identified and addressed in a comprehensive and consistent manner.
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Create metrics and trend data to articulate Human Factors discipline health to SMS leadership.
Qualifications You Must Have:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Human Factors or related field
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12+ years of experience in Aerospace or 10+ years with an Advanced Degree.
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Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship.
Qualifications We Prefer:
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Strong background working in the aviation industry applying Human Factors, organizational psychology, and Safety Culture principles strongly preferred
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Strong understanding of Safety Management System principles and ability to communicate these principles to broad audiences.
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Excellent communication skills and experience articulating vision and strategy at senior leadership level.
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Familiarity with Engineering, Quality, and Operations organizations and/or processes.
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Background in writing command media and developing processes and using industry standard tools (ACE, CORE, Six Sigma, etc.) for continuous process improvement.
What We Offer:
Learn More and Apply!
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.
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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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