Date Posted:

2025-07-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW215: Tinker Air Force Base OC-ALC 3001 Staff Dr, Tinker AFB, OK, 73145 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

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

This position is for a Manufacturing Programming Engineer Position supporting Oklahoma City (OKC) Operations for Special Technologies Coating (STC). The successful candidate will be expected to allocate sufficient time on the Production shop floor to program, update and improve the operating system for STC Production Equipment. This position will coordinate closely with the Process Method Engineer and Third-Party Maintenance Provider to achieve exceptional delivery and quality performance. In addition, the STC robotics programming position requires the ability to support various robotic applications, with emphasis on coating, laser drilling, and the water-jet processes for each supported Military Program.  Furthermore, this position will support the procurement of fixtures, start-up of assets for stripping and coating, and implementation of new capital equipment.  This position is a 1st Shift assignment; however, it will require intermittent support on off-shifts, when required.  

What You Will Do:

Rapid troubleshooting and programming of production 6-8 axis robotic arms and CNC Laser drills.Design and analysis of automated systems and sub systems including both hardware and software solutions.Communication with system integrators in East Hartford (EH) or West Palm Beach (WPB) to assist with the continued development and debugging of production systems.Support cost reduction of mature products through improved part processing turn-around-times using automation technology and innovative mistake proofing techniques.Integrate closed loop methodology through sensors and data collection to enable process control and reduce operator intervention.Participation in standard work development for the programming, design, troubleshooting, and development of automated systems.Support the Process Methods Engineering Team with production goals and daily requirements as required.Proficiency in Microsoft 365 to produce reports, brief all engineering related requirements for the STC. Partner with WPB and EH initiatives to align requirements for OKC STC.Travel may be required less than 30%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of programming experience or and advanced degree with 3+ years of experience. An associate’s degree with 7+ years of programming experience or, in lieu of a degree, 9+ years of programming experience may also be considered. Experience to include: proficiency with Programming Logic Controller (programming language (PLC) Ladder Logic and communication, working knowledge of robotic systems, water-jet systems, vision systems, peripheral sensors, and their construction and ability to work from data such as solid models, part, and tool drawings.4+ years’ experience working with 6-8 axis robotic arms.Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

        

Qualifications We Prefer:

Knowledge of machine, CNC, robotics programing and/or aerospace coating, laser, waterjet, grit blast and deburring applicationsExperience and proficiency with FANCU programming along with offline programming. (Robot Studio, RoboGuide, Octopus, NX, Master Cam)Proficiency with more than one robotic arm, ABB, Yaskawa, FANUC, KUKA, etc.Integration experience with automated systems and their design.Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.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.Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning systems, specifically SAP.Prior military service or a supply chain management background.Lean Management Training and/or Certification.Positive attitude and the ability to thrive and adapt to advancements in technology.Strong written and oral communication skills.

Learn More & Apply Now!:

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.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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 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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