Senior Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer

RTX•East Hartford, CT

6d•Onsite

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

Strong understanding of engineering principles and hands on experience working with laboratory equipment.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, collaborative team environment focused on innovation
Demonstrated both verbal and written communication skills
Typically requires a University Engineering Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Experience with Additive Manufacturing tools and processes
Scripting experience with Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript or similar
Hands on experience with metal laser powder-bed-fusion AM equipment
Basic understanding of low voltage 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.
A minimum 3.5 GPA is desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop advanced process parameters to enable complex geometries with enhanced material properties
Investigate sources of machine variability and develop methods to eliminate observed variability
Execute and oversee development builds on various Additive Manufacturing machines
Collaborate with internal and external groups to develop whitepapers, project concepts, and responsive proposals
Explore the capabilities of advanced tools and equipment to characterize machines and process space
Develop machine installation, machine operation, and part qualification processes and standards
Work with RTX Business Units to understand and address their needs
Lead projects to advance the industrialization of AM at RTX