Principal Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer

RTX • East Hartford, CT

69d • $101,000 - $203,000

About The Position

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team: 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 focusing on the research, development and deployment of additive manufacturing tools and processes for our business units.

Requirements

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• 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
• Experience with metal laser powder-bed-fusion AM equipment
• Working understanding of AM machine sensors and control systems
• US Citizenship required. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Preferred candidates for this position will have a PhD in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field.
• Strong presentation, planning, problem solving, organizational, and project management skills

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
• Drive 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

• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Paid time off and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees