Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer I

RTX Corporation; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX Corporation’s Additive Manufacturing Process and Capability Center (AMPCC) seeks experts to advance AM technology. You will support business units by applying process expertise, IQ/OQ/MQ tools, and best practices to accelerate AM adoption.

The role involves exploring advanced measurement tools, investigating root causes of build issues, and curating data across materials databases. Ideal candidates have a university degree in engineering, a 3.5 GPA, and at least 1 year in scripting and CAD

Qualifications

• Requires university degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 3.5 GPA desirable.
• At least 1 year scripting experience (Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript or similar).
• At least 1 year experience with CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Support RTX Business Units by providing process expertise and IQ/OQ/MQ tools and best practices to increase additive adoption.
• Explore advanced measurement tools to quantify machine inputs and melt pool responses to reduce variability.
• Support root cause investigations on build failures, machine or process issues, or product performance gaps; implement corrective actions.
• Curate Process-Structure-Property data into materials databases.
• Lead IRAD proposals and execute awarded programs in support of BU customers.
• Support CRAD programs involving government, industry, academic, and RTX partners.
• Execute and oversee development builds on a variety of Additive Manufacturing machines.

Skills

Scripting (Matlab/Python)

CAD tools

Hands-on manufacturing experience

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Matlab

Python

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-15

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: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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

• Typically requires a University degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field.
• A minimum 3.5 GPA is desirable.
• Min 1 year scripting experience with Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript or similar.
• Min 1 year experience with CAD tools.
• Min 1 year hands‑on experience operating manufacturing equipment OR designing mechatronic systems.

Qualifications We Prefer Experience

• 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

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD.

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.

• parental (including paternal) leave
• flexible work schedules
• achievement awards
• educational assistance
• child/adult backup care
• 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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.