Advanced Manufacturing Lead Research Technician

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX's Technology Research Center in East Hartford, CT, is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Lead Research Technician. You will join the Advanced Manufacturing Team developing and maturing manufacturing technologies for internal and external programs, spanning machining, additive manufacturing, robotic automation, surface treatment, and sensing.

You will lead experiments, operate large DED systems, prepare samples, troubleshoot, and collaborate with RTRC and RTX units to advance next-generation

Qualifications

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience in directed energy deposition or welding processes.
• Minimum 1 year with G-Code or similar CAM programming languages.
• Background with CNC machine or robot cell operation.

Responsibilities

• Operation of a large-format, hybrid, powder directed energy deposition (DED) system.
• Configuration and setup of experiments to support manufacturing process development.
• Execution of additive build and repair experiments.
• Sample preparation, general machining and fixture fabrication.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues, performing maintenance, and making necessary repairs.
• Collaboration with RTRC and RTX business unit teams to execute research programs.
• Working safely at all times, following all safety protocols and procedures.

Skills

Directed energy deposition

CAM programming (G-Code)

CNC/robot cell operation

Education

AA/AS degree with 8+ years experience

Job description

Advanced Manufacturing Lead Research Technician

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-RTRC K ~ 411 Silver Ln ~ RTRC K. Country: United States of America.

Contract: 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: None/Not Required.

The salary range for this role is 60,000 USD - 114,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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. For more than 95 years the RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) has operated as a multidisciplinary group of experts collaborating on groundbreaking innovations.

RTRC is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Advanced Manufacturing Lead Research Technician. The candidate will join the Advanced Manufacturing Team which specializes in the development and maturation of manufacturing technologies for internal deployment as well as for external research programs across a variety of technical areas including machining, repair, additive manufacturing, robotic automation, surface treatment, sensing, amongst many others. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting development and implementation of novel manufacturing processes. The individual will work with the team in a fast-paced, R&D environment alongside leading scientists and colleagues from across RTRC and the greater RTX organization (including Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon) to develop and demonstrate next generation technologies for aerospace and defense applications.

What You Will Do

• Operation of a large-format, hybrid, powder directed energy deposition (DED) system
• Configuration and setup of experiments to support manufacturing process development
• Execution of additive build and repair experiments
• Sample preparation, general machining and fixture fabrication
• Troubleshooting equipment issues, performing maintenance, and making necessary repairs
• Collaboration with RTRC and RTX business unit teams to execute research programs
• Working safely at all times, following all safety protocols and procedures

Qualifications - You Must Have

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience in directed energy deposition or welding processes.
• Minimum 1 year with G-Code or similar CAM programming languages.
• Background with CNC machine or robot cell operation.

Qualifications - We Prefer

• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and equipment
• Hands-on experience with laser-based directed energy deposition/additive manufacturing systems
• Technical judgement with ability to self-direct and complete projects with minimal oversight
• Proven ability to create, maintain, and organize accurate and thorough records related to laboratory experiments and instrumentation
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently with limited direction
• Familiarity with machining, welding, and related advanced manufacturing methods
• Experience with toolpathing utilizing CAD/CAM software (e.g. Siemens NX)
• Experience with handling of metal powders
• Background with processing of aerospace alloys (e.g. Nickel superalloys, titanium alloys)

What We Offer

• 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.
• 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.

If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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.

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 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 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.