Advanced Manufacturing Lead Research Technician

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-RTRC K ~ 411 Silver Ln ~ RTRC K. Country:
United States of America.

Contract:

Onsite.

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:
None/Not Required.

The salary range for this role is 60,000 USD - 114,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. For more than 95 years the RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) has operated as a multidisciplinary group of experts collaborating on groundbreaking innovations.

RTRC is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Advanced Manufacturing Lead Research Technician. The candidate will join the Advanced Manufacturing Team which specializes in the development and maturation 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 supporting development and implementation of novel manufacturing processes. 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 develop and demonstrate next generation technologies for aerospace and defense applications.

• Operation of a large-format, hybrid, powder directed energy deposition (DED) system
• Configuration and setup of experiments to support manufacturing process development
• Execution of additive build and repair experiments
• Sample preparation, general machining and fixture fabrication
• Troubleshooting equipment issues, performing maintenance, and making necessary repairs
• Collaboration with RTRC and RTX business unit teams to execute research programs
• Working safely at all times, following all safety protocols and procedures

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience in directed energy deposition or welding processes.
• Minimum 1 year with G-Code or similar CAM programming languages.
• Background with CNC machine or robot cell operation.

• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and equipment
• Hands-on experience with laser-based directed energy deposition/additive manufacturing systems
• Technical judgement with ability to self-direct and complete projects with minimal oversight
• Proven ability to create, maintain, and organize accurate and thorough records related to laboratory experiments and instrumentation
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently with limited direction
• Familiarity with machining, welding, and related advanced manufacturing methods
• Experience with toolpathing utilizing CAD/CAM software (e.g. Siemens NX)
• Experience with handling of metal powders
• Background with processing of…