Composite Research Engineer

Arinc International Of Canada Ulc - East Hartford, CT

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - East Hartford, CT

10,001+ employees

About the position

The RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) is seeking an innovative engineer/scientist specializing in polymer matrix composite (PMC) materials, manufacturing, and automation. This role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to advance novel materials and manufacturing technologies for aerospace and defense applications. The successful candidate will contribute to technology contracts, develop strategies for PMC technology, and generate intellectual properties while publishing and presenting technical findings.

Responsibilities

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to execute complex internal and external technology contracts.
• Support the expansion and implementation of the PMC-related technology development strategy.
• Initiate concepts, write proposals, and market the concepts internally or externally.
• Generate intellectual properties and publish/present technical findings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of related work experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years of related work experience, or a PhD with 3+ years of related work experience.
• Strong experience in automated manufacturing processes and robotics for polymer matrix composites.
• Holistic understanding of the PMC and automation technology field and aerospace/defense applications.
• Strong management skills in executing multi-disciplinary projects and providing timely deliverables to customers.
• Self-initiation of concepts, writing proposals, and marketing concepts in the PMC-related area.

Nice-to-haves

• Working experience with various composite materials and processes, process sensing, material characterization, and testing.
• Experience on composite manufacturing scale up and technology transition from R&D to manufacturing.
• A working understanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence (ML/AI).
• Working experience with additive manufacturing, composite manufacturing, and structural simulation.
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external customers.

Benefits

• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care