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Date Posted:
2026-11-10Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-D ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG DPosition 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 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.
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:
Pratt & Whitney’s Materials & Processes Engineering (MPE) organization is seeking a Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer to support research, development, and execution of nondestructive inspection projects.
Key customers include the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, commercial airlines, and Pratt & Whitney engine programs.
- The role focuses on developing new inspection techniques, tooling, and applications for Pratt & Whitney engine components.
- All developed solutions must meet customer requirements for inspection capability, reliability, and practicality.
- Develop new inspection techniques, sensors, tooling, and procedures for nondestructive inspection applications including, but not limited to, eddy current (electromagnetic), ultrasonics, thermal, FPI, X-ray, visual (borescope), and other advanced inspection concepts.
- Plan, manage, and execute inspection development projects in a timely manner.
- Create novel and advanced inspection tooling and progress technologies through appropriate Technology Readiness Levels to support eventual field implementation.
- Collaborate closely with MPE-NDE Applications and Training teams on deployment of inspections to field operations.
- Monitor and assess project issues and develop resolutions that support customer satisfaction goals and program objectives.
- Verify that deployed inspection techniques meet structural flaw detection requirements, including minimum detectable flaw size and probability of detection (POD).
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Material science with 5+ years of Engineering experience or M.S or PHD. in Engineering or Material science with 3+ years or more years relevant experience
- Experience in Nondestructive inspection technologies, which can include expertise in electromagnetic, ultrasonics, X-ray/CT, FPI, and emerging NDE methods.
- U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program contract.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- NDE degree is preferred
- Experience with electromagnetic or NDE modeling using tools such as COMSOL, CST, or CIVA.
- Experience with development of eddy current inspection techniques or evaluations
- Exhibited clear and effective communication, both verbal and written.
- Confirmed effectiveness as a detail-oriented individual that possesses the ability to prioritize, organize, and multi-task in a flexible, fast-paced, and challenging environment to effectively meet deadlines.
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 position is classified as:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
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.
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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Date Posted:
2026-11-10Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-D ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG DPosition 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 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.
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:
Pratt & Whitney’s Materials & Processes Engineering (MPE) organization is seeking a Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer to support research, development, and execution of nondestructive inspection projects.
Key customers include the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, commercial airlines, and Pratt & Whitney engine programs.
- The role focuses on developing new inspection techniques, tooling, and applications for Pratt & Whitney engine components.
- All developed solutions must meet customer requirements for inspection capability, reliability, and practicality.
- Develop new inspection techniques, sensors, tooling, and procedures for nondestructive inspection applications including, but not limited to, eddy current (electromagnetic), ultrasonics, thermal, FPI, X-ray, visual (borescope), and other advanced inspection concepts.
- Plan, manage, and execute inspection development projects in a timely manner.
- Create novel and advanced inspection tooling and progress technologies through appropriate Technology Readiness Levels to support eventual field implementation.
- Collaborate closely with MPE-NDE Applications and Training teams on deployment of inspections to field operations.
- Monitor and assess project issues and develop resolutions that support customer satisfaction goals and program objectives.
- Verify that deployed inspection techniques meet structural flaw detection requirements, including minimum detectable flaw size and probability of detection (POD).
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Material science with 5+ years of Engineering experience or M.S or PHD. in Engineering or Material science with 3+ years or more years relevant experience
- Experience in Nondestructive inspection technologies, which can include expertise in electromagnetic, ultrasonics, X-ray/CT, FPI, and emerging NDE methods.
- U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program contract.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- NDE degree is preferred
- Experience with electromagnetic or NDE modeling using tools such as COMSOL, CST, or CIVA.
- Experience with development of eddy current inspection techniques or evaluations
- Exhibited clear and effective communication, both verbal and written.
- Confirmed effectiveness as a detail-oriented individual that possesses the ability to prioritize, organize, and multi-task in a flexible, fast-paced, and challenging environment to effectively meet deadlines.
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 position is classified as:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
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.
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.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
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- Banking & Financial Services
- Non-Profit & Social Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of research and evaluation jobs.
- Master's or doctoral degree in education, public policy, social science, or a related field
- 5 or more years of experience designing and leading program evaluation or applied research
- Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods and mixed-methods study design
- Experience with statistical software such as SPSS, Stata, R, or SAS
- Demonstrated ability to translate research findings into actionable recommendations for non-technical audiences
- Experience managing grants, evaluation budgets, or federally funded research projects
Tips for Your Director of Research and Evaluation Job Search
Tailor your resume to evaluation frameworks
Hiring managers for this role scan for named methodologies like logic models, quasi-experimental designs, or developmental evaluation. Call out the frameworks you have used by name in your resume rather than describing evaluation in general terms.
Quantify the scope of past studies
Committees and nonprofit boards want to know how large your studies were and what they informed. State the sample size, budget, and what decision your findings drove, not just that you led research or managed a team.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of research and evaluation openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by funder type
Federal, foundation-funded, and state-agency roles each expect different evaluation standards and reporting formats. Reading the posting for grant names or compliance language tells you which evaluation culture you are walking into before you apply.
Prepare a portfolio of evaluation reports
Unlike most leadership roles, this one often involves a writing or presentation sample during the selection process. Have two or three anonymized evaluation summaries or executive briefs ready to send so you are not scrambling when asked.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Many organizations underestimate the staff, data infrastructure, and software a research function actually needs. During final-round conversations, ask directly what the evaluation team currently looks like and what a year-one build-out would include.
Director of Research and Evaluation Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of research and evaluations?
The companies hiring the most director of research and evaluations right now include ByteDance, Ramp, and Meta, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Education management organizations, large nonprofits, and state government agencies consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many director of research and evaluation jobs are remote?
About 73% of director of research and evaluation openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand from national nonprofits and federally funded organizations that operate across multiple states. Roles focused on data analysis, reporting, and strategy tend to be more remote-friendly than positions requiring direct site-based fieldwork or in-person stakeholder meetings.
How do you become a director of research and evaluation?
Most directors of research and evaluation build toward the role by earning a graduate degree in education, public policy, psychology, or a related social science, then spending several years as a program evaluator, research manager, or senior analyst. Demonstrating that you can design studies, oversee data collection, manage staff, and communicate findings to boards or funders is what moves candidates into director-level conversations.
Can you get a director of research and evaluation job without direct experience?
Candidates coming from adjacent roles like senior program manager, institutional researcher, or policy analyst can be competitive if they can show they have owned an evaluation process end to end, even informally. Building a portfolio of evaluation reports, contributing to published research, and completing a formal program evaluation certification can close the gap when your title has not yet matched the function.
What does the director of research and evaluation interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for this role include an initial screening call, a panel interview with program and leadership staff, and a technical assessment that asks you to review an evaluation design or respond to a scenario involving incomplete data. Finalists are frequently asked to present a past project or proposed evaluation framework to a broader committee before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of research and evaluation jobs?
You can find and apply to director of research and evaluation jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without being redirected away from the platform.
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