Senior Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX’s Additive Manufacturing Process and Capability Center (AMPCC) in East Hartford seeks an experienced engineer to advance AM processes and industrialization. You will provide process expertise, run IQ/OQ/MQ tools, and lead root-cause investigations to improve machine performance and material behavior.

The role requires a university engineering degree (or equivalent) with 3–5+ years of related experience, plus scripting and CAD proficiency.

Qualifications

• Requires a University Engineering Degree or equivalent experience with minimum 5 years of relevant work, or an advanced degree with minimum 3 years experience.
• Minimum 1 year scripting experience (Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript or similar).
• Minimum 1 year of experience with CAD tools.
• Hands-on experience operating manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support RTX Business Units by providing process expertise and IQ/OQ/MQ tools and best practices to increase additive adoption.
• Evaluate advanced measurement tools for characterizing inputs and melt pool responses to quantify and reduce variability.
• Lead root cause investigations on build failures, machine or process issues, or product performance gaps; implement corrective actions.
• Quantify the Process-Structure-Property characteristics of additive materials.
• Collaborate with government, industry, academic, and RTX partners to develop proposals and whitepapers.
• Execute and oversee development builds on a range of Additive Manufacturing machines.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support and improve the full value stream.

Skills

Scripting (Matlab/Python)

CAD tools

Equipment operation

Education

University Engineering Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

LPBF tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-08-27

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

• 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
• Lead root cause investigations on build failures, machine or process issues, or product performance gaps and implement corrective actions
• Quantify the Process-Structure-Property characteristics 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

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
• Minimum 1 year of scripting experience with Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript or similar
• Minimum 1 year of experience with CAD tools
• Hands-on experience operating manufacturing equipment

Qualifications We Prefer

• Preferred candidates for this position will have an advanced degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field. A minimum 3.5 GPA is desirable.
• Basic understanding of low voltage sensors and control systems
• Working understanding of AM processes including laser powder bed fusion
• 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

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

• compensation
• healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits
• career development and recognition programs
• parental (including paternal) leave
• flexible work schedules
• achievement awards
• educational assistance
• child/adult backup care
• 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
• holidays
• 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

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.

This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

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.