Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer I

RTX (Raytheon); East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer I to advance AM capabilities for aerospace and defense products. You will work on AMPCC initiatives, solving complex problems, and collaborating with materials, design, simulation, and operations teams.

Security clearance is required and US citizenship is mandatory for eligibility. The role emphasizes developing process-structure-property data, managing build failures, and supporting IRAD/CRAD programs across multiple AM machines in an

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1 year scripting experience (Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript or similar).
• Minimum 1 year experience with CAD tools; hands-on manufacturing equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Solve unique problems to enable new aerospace/defense products.
• Provide process expertise and IQ/OQ/MQ tools to increase additive manufacturing adoption.
• Lead investigations of build failures and implement corrective actions.
• Develop data for Process-Structure-Property databases and support IRAD/CRAD programs.
• Oversee development builds on AM machines and work with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Scripting (Matlab/Python/VBA/Java)**

CAD tools

Hands-on manufacturing equipment

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Chemical/Materials/Industrial/Manufacturing)

Tools

AM equipment

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-15

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:

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

The Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer I will be challenged with solving unique and interesting problems to enable new commercial aerospace and defense products. They will be responsible for one or more of the following activities as they relate to the AMPCC, including:

• 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 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 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.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 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 57,200 USD - 10