Additive Manufacturing Process & Materials Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Job summary

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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Engineering principles

Scripting: Matlab, Python, VBA, Java

AM processes knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

University Engineering Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

CAD tools

Minitab

Stat-Ease360

Job description

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.