Research Engineer II - Chemical Sciences
About The Position
The Physical Sciences Department at the RTX Technology Research Center is seeking a Research Engineer in the Chemical Sciences Discipline, focusing on materials development and electrochemical systems research. The role is part of a team responsible for synthesizing, manufacturing, and evaluating the performance of advanced coating materials for RTX applications. Other research areas include electrochemical systems and chemical sensing, with work that may involve building, testing, and analyzing sub-scale and full-format systems such as batteries, fuel cells, and foreign-object-damage sensing systems. The candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary chemical engineering and chemistry research projects and collaborate with RTX business units, as well as materials, electrochemical, and sensing experts at universities, national laboratories, and start-up companies. The position is onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut, and requires U.S. citizenship because only U.S. citizens may access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.
Requirements
- Typically, a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
- Previous experience operating safely and independently in a research laboratory environment.
- Ability to execute multiple projects in a given day and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with leaders, team members, and researchers from other disciplines.
- Familiarity with advanced data analysis or collection software tools such as Python, Matlab, R, or LabView.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with thin film coating methods, including Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD).
- Prior experience with one or more of test rig setup and operation, materials synthesis, materials performance characterization, and experimental planning.
- A track record of technical publications or presentations, such as a thesis, journal articles, conference presentations, or poster presentations.
- Fluency with advanced data analysis or collection software tools such as Python, Matlab, R, or LabView, or specialized engineering software such as Aspen or Comsol.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to interdisciplinary chemical engineering and chemistry research projects.
- Synthesize, manufacture, and evaluate the performance of advanced coating materials for RTX applications.
- Conduct research in electrochemical systems and chemical sensing, potentially building, testing, and analyzing sub-scale and full-format systems.
- Collaborate with RTX business units and external experts at universities, national laboratories, and start-up companies.
Benefits
- Healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits.
- Parental leave, including paternal leave.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Achievement awards.
- Educational assistance.
- Child/adult backup care.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee Scholar Program.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
