Senior Principal Scientist, Chemical Vapor Processing

RTX•East Hartford, CT

3d•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's 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. RTRC’s Advanced Materials and Mechanics discipline is currently seeking a Senior Principal Scientist, Research. This individual is expected to provide technical leadership and contributions in the area of Chemical Vapor Processing. The ideal candidate will be proficient in both chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and chemical vapor infiltration (CVI), with the ability to plan, execute and analyze chemical vapor experiments. The candidate will be an integral member of dynamic teams focused on creating and advancing novel materials and manufacturing technologies for both aerospace and defense applications while being responsible to provide timely, accurate, and detailed reports and presentations. This role will support the expansion and implementation of innovative processing technologies across the corporation, including marketing new concepts, securing research funding, and generating intellectual property.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
Expertise in chemical vapor processing, typically requires: Ph.D. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on processing of high temperature composite materials and/or micro-electronics.
Principal investigator on multi-disciplinary projects
U.S. citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Experience in writing and reviewing white papers and proposals is highly desirable
Established track record of publications or intellectual property in chemical vapor processing
Experience in modeling reaction products and/or kinetics.
Prior experience with complex shape fabrication of monolithic ceramics
Experience with Atomic Layer Deposition methods
Capable of operating independently while also effectively working with colleagues from a variety of backgrounds in a highly collaborative environment
Ability to influence internal and external parties to accept concepts, practices and approaches

Responsibilities

Support the development and delivery of a technical strategy in partnership with discipline and department leadership
Collaborate with business units (BU) to develop chemical vapor process methods
Actively engage in technical and programmatic reviews to drive technical excellence
Originate and patent new ideas, define new projects, build them to self-sufficiency and guide them to transition
Participate in funding pursuits: Co-lead Contract Research and Development (CRAD) pursuits and/or secure Business Unit funding to augment technology portfolio
Provide technical guidance to RTRC and BU projects and support root cause investigations
Ability to lead the development and integration of chemical vapor processes into RTX products