Principal Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer

RTX (Raytheon); East Hartford (CT); Vor Ort; USD 130.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

RTX's Additive Manufacturing Process and Capability Center (AMPCC) seeks a Principal AM Process Engineer to solve advanced problems and enable new aerospace and defense products. You will lead AM projects, collaborating across materials, design, simulation, operations, and characterization teams to advance AM maturation and deployment.

The role emphasizes development of measurement tools, process development, and collaboration with government and RTX units to generate whitepapers and proposals,

Qualifikationen

• University engineering degree or equivalent; 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Scripting with Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript or similar.
• CAD tools experience; hands-on manufacturing equipment.

Aufgaben

• Develop AM Data Packages for hardware demonstrators and IQ/OQ/MQ tools.
• Design advanced measurement tools to characterize inputs and melt pool responses.
• Lead process development to improve print capability, speed, and material performance.
• Develop tools to elucidate the Process-Structure-Property relationships.
• Collaborate with government, industry, and RTX partners on proposals and concepts.
• Execute and oversee development builds on diverse additive manufacturing machines.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support the full value stream.
• Summarize and communicate results of key programs to upper management.

Kenntnisse

Matlab scripting

Python scripting

CAD tools

Hands-on manufacturing equipment

Communication skills

Ausbildung

University Engineering Degree or equivalent

PhD in Mechanical/Chemical/Manufacturing Eng (preferred)

Tools

AS9100/NADCAP awareness

Minitab/Stat-Ease

Jobbeschreibung

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-RTRC H ~ 411 Silver Ln ~ RTRC H

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 Principal Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer 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 developing AM Technical Data Packages for hardware demonstrators, providing process expertise, and developing IQ/OQ/MQ tools to increase the rate of additive adoption
• Design advanced measurement tools capable of characterizing machine inputs and melt pool / material responses
• Lead process development activity to improve print capability, increase speed, reduce cost and enhance material performance in support of advanced RTX Business Unit product initiatives
• Develop tools for elucidating the Process-Structure-Property relationships of additive materials
• Collaborate with government, industry, academic, and RTX Business Unit partners to develop whitepapers, project concepts, and responsive proposals
• 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
• Summarize and communicate results of key programs to upper management

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 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Scripting experience with Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript or similar
• Minimum 4 years of scripting experience with Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript or similar
• Minimum 4 years of experience with CAD tools
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience operating manufacturing equipment

Qualifications We Prefer

Preferred candidates for this position will have a PhD in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field. A minimum 3.5 GPA is desirable.

• Demonstrated expertise in metal LPBF Additive Manufacturing tools and processes
• Experience working in a production facility certified to AS9100 and/or NADCAP accredited for AM
• 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

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 .