Analyst: Material Verification and Control
This entry-level role at Confidential Client's Pratt & Whitney division involves performing metallurgical analyses and testing on aerospace materials to ensure compliance with specifications. The position requires preparing accurate lab reports and effective communication with customers, supporting quality and process engineering efforts in a laboratory setting.
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Overview
Confidential Client (a leading engineering employer in the aerospace & defense sector) is seeking an entry-level Material Verification and Control Analyst to join the Quality & Process Engineering (Q&PE) Core Laboratory in East Hartford, CT. This onsite, full-time contract role supports metallurgical, chemical, and mechanical testing to verify raw materials and finished parts meet specifications.
What You’ll Do
- Perform metallurgical analyses to evaluate aerospace materials against blueprint and specification requirements.
- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate laboratory reports.
- Communicate and interact effectively with internal customers across engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Follow established lab safety, quality, and documentation protocols.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the core laboratory.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or an Engineering degree with a minor in Metallurgy or Materials Science.
- U.S. citizenship is required (candidates must be U.S. citizens to access program/contract information).
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior metallurgical laboratory experience and familiarity with lab protocols.
- Previous internship, co-op, or work experience with aerospace or defense suppliers (preferred).
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Role Details
- Location: East Hartford, CT (onsite)
- Employment type: Full time / Contractor
- Security clearance: Not required
- Salary range: $57,200 — $108,800 per year (good-faith estimate covering experience levels)
- Relocation eligibility: May be available
What We Offer
- Work in a mission-driven engineering environment supporting aerospace quality and safety.
- Benefits (subject to eligibility): medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, paid time off, parental leave, and holiday pay. Specific benefits depend on business unit and employment terms.
- Opportunities to grow technical skills in metallurgical testing and quality engineering.
Hiring & Compliance Notes
- This role is U.S.-based. Candidates who reside in a U.S. territory will receive the appropriate pay structure and benefits for that location.
- As part of a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in person at a client office location.
- The client is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.
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