RTX
Principal Metal Additive Manufacturing Design Engineer
RTX, East Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06118
Principal Metal Additive Manufacturing Design Engineer
RTX is seeking a Principal Metal Additive Manufacturing Design Engineer to join our AM Process and Capability Center (AMPCC) located in East Hartford, CT. This is a full‑time, onsite role that requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
What You Will Do
Develop, demonstrate, and document design methodologies and tools for additive manufacturing, including conventional CAD and implicit modeling approaches.
Enhance design tools through the development of custom modules and scripts.
Execute Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) projects to support business‑unit evaluation and adoption of additively manufactured components and systems.
Apply topology optimization to generate geometries enabled by additive manufacturing across structural, thermal, or hydrodynamic domains.
Define AM software tools and methodologies for interconnection of individual tools into a unified toolchain.
Establish relationships with government, industry, academic, and RTX business units and lead the development of whitepapers, project concepts, and responsive proposals.
Provide training and knowledge transfer to RTX business units while disseminating best practices to increase the rate of additive adoption.
Work to streamline the qualification process for AM‑produced components.
Manage multiple design, development, and demonstration projects.
Qualifications You Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
Expert CAD user (Siemens NX preferred) for mechanical design and product engineering, with advanced use of implicit modeling tools such as nTop and the ability to develop custom blocks.
Deep understanding of additive manufacturing processes using laser powder‑bed fusion.
Advanced scripting experience with CAD tools, MATLAB, Python, VBA, JavaScript, or similar.
Experience with finite element analysis (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL).
Qualifications We Prefer
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
Strong presentation, planning, problem‑solving, organizational, and project‑management skills with experience managing complex R&D projects.
Highly self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and a desire to learn something new every day.
Benefits and Compensation Compensation range: $101,000 to $203,000 USD, based on experience. RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and incentive programs.
Work Location Onsite at 411 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT. Some interview steps may be conducted in‑person as part of our secure hiring process.
Security Clearance DoD Clearance: Secret. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain the clearance.
EEO Statement 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, veteran status, or any other protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
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What You Will Do
Develop, demonstrate, and document design methodologies and tools for additive manufacturing, including conventional CAD and implicit modeling approaches.
Enhance design tools through the development of custom modules and scripts.
Execute Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) projects to support business‑unit evaluation and adoption of additively manufactured components and systems.
Apply topology optimization to generate geometries enabled by additive manufacturing across structural, thermal, or hydrodynamic domains.
Define AM software tools and methodologies for interconnection of individual tools into a unified toolchain.
Establish relationships with government, industry, academic, and RTX business units and lead the development of whitepapers, project concepts, and responsive proposals.
Provide training and knowledge transfer to RTX business units while disseminating best practices to increase the rate of additive adoption.
Work to streamline the qualification process for AM‑produced components.
Manage multiple design, development, and demonstration projects.
Qualifications You Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
Expert CAD user (Siemens NX preferred) for mechanical design and product engineering, with advanced use of implicit modeling tools such as nTop and the ability to develop custom blocks.
Deep understanding of additive manufacturing processes using laser powder‑bed fusion.
Advanced scripting experience with CAD tools, MATLAB, Python, VBA, JavaScript, or similar.
Experience with finite element analysis (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL).
Qualifications We Prefer
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
Strong presentation, planning, problem‑solving, organizational, and project‑management skills with experience managing complex R&D projects.
Highly self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and a desire to learn something new every day.
Benefits and Compensation Compensation range: $101,000 to $203,000 USD, based on experience. RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and incentive programs.
Work Location Onsite at 411 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT. Some interview steps may be conducted in‑person as part of our secure hiring process.
Security Clearance DoD Clearance: Secret. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain the clearance.
EEO Statement 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, veteran status, or any other protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
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