Principal Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-05-19 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 What You Will Do Lead process development activity to improve print capability, increase speed, reduce cost and enhance material performance in support of advanced RTX Business Unit product initiatives Support AM Qualification efforts utilizing IQ, OQ and MQ with a strong collaborative RTX Business Unit cross‑functional team Develop and utilize advanced tools and equipment to characterize machines and process space Collaborate with government, industry, academic, and RTX Business Unit partners to develop whitepapers, project concepts, and responsive proposals Conduct RCCA activities on build failures, machine or process issues, or product performance gaps Work with cross‑functional teams including materials, design, simulation, operations, and characterization engineers to support and improve the full value stream Support RTX Business Units by providing process expertise and best practices Qualifications You Must Have University Engineering Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience Demonstrated expertise in Additive Manufacturing tools and processes Scripting experience with Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript or similar Experience with software and tools used in Additive Manufacturing including CAD packages Hands on experience with metal laser powder‑bed‑fusion AM equipment Working understanding of AM machine sensors and control systems Qualifications We Prefer Preferred candidates for this position will have a PhD in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr SwiftCruit