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

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.

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.

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.

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