Additive Manufacturing Materials Engineer II

RTX Corporate; East Hartford (CT); Sur place; USD 69 000 - 131 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Résumé du poste

RTX Corporate is seeking a skilled Additive Manufacturing Engineer to join the Additive Manufacturing Process and Capability Center (AMPCC) in East Hartford, CT. You will provide process expertise, develop IQ/OQ/MQ tools, and work across multiple teams to mature AM processes and tooling.

The role involves leading IRAD and CRAD initiatives, developing machine builds, and collaborating with materials, design, and operations teams to reduce variability and accelerate adoption of AM technologies.

Qualifications

• University engineering degree or equivalent experience, with at least 2 years relevant experience, or an advanced degree.
• At least 2 years scripting experience with Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript or similar.
• At least 2 years experience with CAD tools.
• At least 2 years hands-on experience operating manufacturing equipment or designing mechatronic systems.
• Working understanding of AM processes including laser powder bed fusion.
• Experience with metal LPBF AM tools and processes.
• Experience using LPBF tool-path design and AM build processors.
• Experience with statistical software packages (Minitab, Stat-Ease360, or similar).

Responsabilités

• Provide process expertise and IQ/OQ/MQ tools to accelerate additive adoption.
• Explore advanced measurement tools to quantify variability in inputs and melt pool responses.
• Support root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Curate Process-Structure-Property data into materials databases.
• Lead IRAD proposals and execute awarded programs.
• Support CRAD programs with government, industry, RTX units.
• Execute and oversee development builds on AM machines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve the value stream.

Connaissances

Engineering principles

Scripting: Matlab, Python, VBA, Java

AM processes knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Formation

University Engineering Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced Degree in related field

Outils

CAD tools

Minitab

Stat-Ease360

Description du poste

Date Posted:

2026-10-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-RTRC H ~ 411 Silver Ln ~ RTRC H

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

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.

What You Will Do

• Support RTX Business Units by providing process expertise and IQ/OQ/MQ tools and best practices to increase the rate of additive adoption
• Explore the capabilities of advanced measurement tools for characterizing machine inputs and melt pool / material responses with the goal of quantifying and reducing variability
• Support root cause investigations on build failures, machine or process issues, or product performance gaps and implement corrective actions
• Curate pedigreed Process-Structure-Property data into various materials databases
• Lead responsive proposals for Internal Research and Development (IRAD) programs in support of our Business Unit customers and execute on awarded programs
• Support the execution of Contract Research and Development (CRAD) programs involving government, industry, academic, and RTX Business Unit partners
• Execute and oversee development builds on a wide variety of Additive Manufacturing machines
• Work with cross-functional teams including materials, design, simulation, operations, and characterization engineers to support and improve the full value stream

Qualifications You Must Have

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 2 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree in a related field
• Min 2 years scripting experience with Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript or similar
• Min 2 years experience with CAD tools
• Min 2 years hands-on experience operating manufacturing equipment OR designing mechatronic systems
• Working understanding of AM processes including laser powder bed fusion

Qualifications We Prefer

Preferred candidates for this position will have an advanced degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field. A minimum 3.5 GPA is desirable.

• Experience with metal laser powder bed fusion Additive Manufacturing tools and processes
• Experience utilizing advanced AM build processors to design custom LPBF tool paths
• Experience utilizing statistical analysis software packages (Minitab, Stat-Ease360, or similar)

What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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