Senior Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced individual in Additive Manufacturing to develop advanced process parameters and lead projects to advance industrialization. This role requires a University Engineering Degree and extensive experience with AM tools.

The successful candidate will work onsite in East Hartford and will need a valid U.S. government issued security clearance. A competitive salary ranging from $86,800 to $165,200 USD is offered with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Engineering Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.
• Experience with Additive Manufacturing tools and processes is essential.
• Scripting experience with Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript or similar is a must.
• Hands-on experience with metal laser powder-bed-fusion AM equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced process parameters to enable complex geometries.
• Investigate sources of machine variability and develop elimination methods.
• Execute and oversee development builds on Additive Manufacturing machines.
• Collaborate with internal and external groups for project concepts.
• Explore advanced tools and equipment to characterize process space.
• Develop machine installation and operation standards.
• Work with RTX Business Units to address their needs.

Skills

Additive Manufacturing tools and processes

Scripting experience (Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript)

Hands-on experience with metal laser powder-bed-fusion AM equipment

Low-voltage sensors and control systems knowledge

Education

University Engineering Degree or equivalent experience

PhD in Mechanical, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-06-23

Country: United States of America

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

• Develop advanced process parameters to enable complex geometries with enhanced material properties.
• Investigate sources of machine variability and develop methods to eliminate observed variability.
• Execute and oversee development builds on various Additive Manufacturing machines.
• Collaborate with internal and external groups to develop whitepapers, project concepts, and responsive proposals.
• Explore the capabilities of advanced tools and equipment to characterize machines and process space.
• Develop machine installation, machine operation, and part qualification processes and standards.
• Work with RTX Business Units to understand and address their needs.
• Lead projects to advance the industrialization of AM at RTX.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Engineering Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience with Additive Manufacturing tools and processes.
• Scripting experience with Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript or similar.
• Hands‑on experience with metal laser powder‑bed‑fusion AM equipment.
• Basic understanding of low‑voltage sensors and control systems.

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.

This role 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.

If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

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.

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.

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 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 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.