Principal Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer
About The Position
At RTX, the world 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Additive Manufacturing Process and Capability Center (AMPCC) encompasses a critical mass of Additive Manufacturing (AM) process and industrialization experts, the necessary equipment, and develops the strategic collaborations needed to rapidly mature the technology and manufacturing readiness of AM. The AMPCC is focused on the research, development, and deployment of additive manufacturing tools and processes for our business units.
Requirements
- The preferred candidate should have a strong understanding of engineering principles and hands on experience working with laboratory equipment.
- Candidate must be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, collaborative team environment focused on innovation and have demonstrated both verbal and written communication skills including:
- Typically requires a University Engineering Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Additive Manufacturing tools and processes
- Scripting experience with Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript or similar
- Experience with software and tools used in Additive Manufacturing including CAD packages
- Hands on experience with metal laser powder-bed-fusion AM equipment
- Working understanding of AM machine sensors and control systems
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Nice To Haves
- PhD in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field.
Responsibilities
- Lead process development activity to improve print capability, increase speed, reduce cost and enhance material performance in support of advanced RTX Business Unit product initiatives
- Support AM Qualification efforts utilizing IQ, OQ and MQ with a strong collaborative RTX Business Unit cross functional team
- Develop and utilize advanced tools and equipment to characterize machines and process space
- Collaborate with government, industry, academic, and RTX Business Unit partners to develop whitepapers, project concepts, and responsive proposals
- Conduct RCCA activities on build failures, machine or process issues, or product performance gaps
- Work with cross-functional teams including materials, design, simulation, operations, and characterization engineers to support and improve the full value stream
- Support RTX Business Units by providing process expertise and best practices
Benefits
- 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
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
