Additive Manufacturing Materials Engineer II

RTX Corporation; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX Corporation in East Hartford, CT, is seeking an Additive Manufacturing professional to support the AMPCC with process expertise, IQ/OQ/MQ tooling, and cross-functional collaboration. The role emphasizes reducing variability, evaluating machine inputs, and driving CRAD/IRAD programs.

The candidate will work closely with materials, design, simulation, and operations teams to develop and deploy AM capabilities, including laser powder bed fusion, across business units.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support RTX Business Units by providing process expertise and IQ/OQ/MQ tools and best practices to increase the rate of additive adoption.
• Explore capabilities of advanced measurement tools for characterizing machine inputs and melt pool/material responses to quantify and reduce 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 IRAD programs and execute on awarded programs.
• Support 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 to support and improve the full value stream.

Skills

Scripting (Matlab/Python)

CAD tools

Laboratory equipment hands-on

AM processes knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Matlab

Python

VBA

JavaScript

CAD tools

Minitab/Stat-Ease360

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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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RTX 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, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 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, Virginia.