Associate Director, University Partnerships & Global Materials Collaboration (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-09-10



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC



Position Role Type:

Remote



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:

• This position supports the Executive Director of the Materials Lab and serves as the primary point of contact for all university engagements across existing Centers of Excellence (COEs), as well as the development of new strategic academic partnerships.

• The role is responsible for coordinating activities within current COEs, strengthening relationships with non‑COE university programs, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to align research priorities, define project scopes, and promote sustained and incremental funding.

• The position oversees and coordinates materials‑related initiatives across global engineering sites, including the identification of new collaboration opportunities, evaluation of potential partnership prospects, and monitoring of ongoing work at both IISC and PW Puerto Rico.

• The individual will ensure consistent alignment of technical objectives, program requirements, and investment strategies across all locations.

• Additionally, the role manages collaboration efforts with key external partners such as MTU, IHI, MHI, PWC, and others.

• Responsibilities include interfacing with partner technical directors, identifying areas of mutual interest, coordinating joint research opportunities, preparing materials and alignment briefs for SEEM meetings, and supporting long‑term strategic planning discussions.

• The successful candidate will serve as a central coordinator and integrator across internal teams, academic institutions, and global partners to ensure that materials research initiatives are cohesive, impactful, and strategically positioned to advance enterprise‑level technology goals.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience 

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

What We Offer:

• Benefits

• Relocation Package

 

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 - responsibilities for this job require candidates to work onsite within the manufacturing campus

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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