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The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

For more than 95 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.

RTRC is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Advanced Manufacturing Integration / Convergent Manufacturing Engineer. The candidate will join the Advanced Manufacturing Team which specializes in the development and demonstration of manufacturing technologies for internal deployment as well as for external research programs across a variety of technical areas including machining, repair, additive manufacturing, robotic automation, surface treatment, sensing, amongst many others. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, testing, optimization, and demonstration of novel manufacturing processes, with focus on integrating multiple manufacturing methods to achieve improved system performance, reduced manufacturing and assembly time & cost, amongst other benefits. The individual will capture data from process equipment as well as deploy additional sensors to gain process insight, optimize process parameters, and enable integration and automation across a wide variety of manufacturing technologies. The individual will participate in project meetings with cross-functional teams, support project reviews with internal and external customers, contribute to strategy and roadmap exercises, originate new ideas, define new projects, and pursue R&D funding from internal and external sources. The individual will work with the team in a fast-paced, R&D environment alongside leading scientists and colleagues from across RTRC and the greater RTX organization (including Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon) to conceive, develop, and demonstrate next generation technologies for Aerospace and Defense applications.

What You Will Do:

• Development and deployment of advanced manufacturing equipment, including integration of sensors, industrial robotics, motion platforms, and process equipment (e.g., cutting, deburring, welding, additive manufacturing)
• Integration and optimization of advanced manufacturing workflows, leveraging robotic/CNC motion platforms and process monitoring techniques
• Data analysis and process optimization to gain insights and improve manufacturing process throughput, quality, and cost
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues and make necessary adjustments to achieve desired project outcomes
• Partner with engineers, technicians, and subject matter experts to identify and pursue technology initiatives
• Support strategy development, participate in cross-business technology roadmapping, and develop marketing campaigns in pursuit of R&D funding from internal and external sources
• Work safely at all times, following all safety protocols and procedures
• Comply with all company policies and procedures

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of related work experience or a Master's degree with 5+ years of related work experience or a PhD with 3+ years of related work experience.
• Experience with industrial robotics (e.g., ABB, FANUC, KUKA, etc.) and/or related automation technologies
• Background with manufacturing process automation including programming (robotic, PLC, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and equipment and experience with process sensing and monitoring equipment, data collection and analysis
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of robotic programming (e.g., ABB RAPID, KUKA KRL) and offline toolpath generation software (e.g., RobotStudio, RoboDK, Robotmaster) and a familiarity with multi-robot platforms and coordinated motion and knowledge of robotic/motion control methods, including force control, vision, and end effector design and CNC and/or robotic programming using Siemens NX CAM
• Hands on experience with welding or metal additive manufacturing / 3D printing and a familiarity with machining, coating, assembly, and advanced manufacturing methods
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Catia, etc.) and scripting experience with Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript or similar
• Understanding of metallurgy and structure-processing-property relationships as applied to aerospace alloys
• Experience working with DOD and other government agencies and a demonstrated experience writing proposals and leading R&D projects

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 on-site role, eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance of East Hartford, CT.
Relocation Eligible: Yes

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
On-site: On-site daily while working in a laboratory environment most days.

#reempowerprogram

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 96,000 USD - 200,000 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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