High Temperature Materials Engineer

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

RTX Technology Research Center's Physical Sciences Department is seeking an innovative materials scientist with expertise in high temperature materials, including ceramics, alloys, and composites. The ideal candidate will be an integral member of dynamic teams focused on creating and advancing novel materials and manufacturing technologies for both aerospace and defense applications.

What You Will Do

• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including technical including both technical experts, various levels of managers, and functional personnel
• Execute multi-disciplinary projects and provide timely deliverables to customers and stakeholders
• Help to drive the development of novel materials and processes for high temperature applications in response to business unit needs.
• Identify links and potential impact on projects, programs or systems.

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of related work experience
• Expertise in high temperature materials commonly used in aerospace and defense applications, including modeling, design, and fabrication.
• US Permanent Resident / Green Card required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in writing and reviewing white papers and proposals is highly desirable
• Capable of operating independently while also being comfortable working with others from a variety of backgrounds in a highly collaborative environment
• Working knowledge of the high temperature material supply chain environment
• Established track record of publications or patent generation in high temperature materials
• Experience in utilizing data science or related modeling tools for new material discovery
• Requires expert or mastery level knowledge of work area, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• May have deep knowledge of project management.

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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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.

Work Location

This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance from East Hartford, CT.
Relocation Eligible: Yes

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
Hybrid: Employees who are working in hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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 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.

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