Senior Additive Manufacturing Design Engineer

Date Posted:

2024-12-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT13: RC-CT - Corp 411 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT, 06108 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

RTX Corporation 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 Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 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. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

The following position is to join our RTX Research Center team:

For more than 90 years the RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) has operated as a multidisciplinary group of experts collaborating on groundbreaking innovations. Our team includes some of the world’s leading scientists, researchers and engineers working to anticipate the discoveries destined to change everything, and they transform that research into the solutions and products that help our businesses shape the future of aerospace and defense. Our unique talent, experience and resources allow us to deliver rapid responses to critical, time-sensitive challenges and develop breakthroughs for a safer, more connected world.

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 focusing on the research, development and deployment of additive manufacturing tools and processes for our business units.

What You Will Do:

The Senior Additive Manufacturing Design 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: 

• Development, demonstration, and documentation of design methodologies and tools for additive manufacturing including conventional CAD and implicit modeling-based approaches

• Execution of Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) projects to support business unit evaluation and adoption of additively manufactured components and systems 

• Topology optimization for generation of geometries enabled by additive manufacturing across structural, thermal, or hydrodynamic domains 

• Work with cross-functional teams including materials, design, simulation, process, and manufacturing engineers to gain a deep understanding of the full value stream 

• Support RTX Business Units by providing design expertise and best practices 

• Collaborate with internal and external groups to develop whitepapers, project concepts, and responsive proposals 

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: 

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years working experience with CAD (e.g. Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks, etc.) for mechanical design or product engineering  and a willingness to try new ideas and challenge the status quo to advance technology, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience 

• An understanding of the AM process using laser powder bed fusion or directed energy deposition with scripting experience with CAD tools, Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript or similar 

• Experience with finite element analysis and meshing best practices (e.g. Ansys, baqus, COMSOL) and experience with AM simulation tools and meshing a plus 

• Experience with multi-disciplinary design analysis and optimization (MDAO) concepts or tools preferred (e.g. parametric design space exploration) 

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong presentation, planning, problem solving, organizational, and project management skills 

• Highly self-motivated and detail oriented 

• A desire to learn something new every day 

• Preferred candidates for this position will have an MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field. 

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.

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Work Location

This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance of East Hartford, CT.

Relocation Eligible: Yes

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications:

To qualify for the RTX, Re-Empower Program, candidates should:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application

• Have prior experience in functional area of interest

• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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