Research Engineer – Chemical Sciences

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-RTRC K ~ 411 Silver Ln ~ RTRC K Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here.

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

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 97 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.

The candidate will be an integral member of an interdisciplinary team that is focused on innovative chemical engineering and chemistry research projects  addition to working with various business units of RTX, the team collaborates with leading materials, electrochemical, and sensing experts in universities, national laboratories, and start-up companies.

• Typically, a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related technical field.
• Previous experience operating safely and independently in a research laboratory environment.
• Ability to execute on multiple projects on a given day and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with leaders, team members, and researchers from other disciplines.
• Familiarity with advanced data analysis or collection software tools (e.g. Python, Matlab, R, Lab View).

• Prior experience with thin film coating methods including Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD).
• Prior experience working with one or more of the following: test rig setup and operation, materials synthesis, materials performance characterization, and experimental planning.
• Track record of technical publications or presentations (thesis, journal articles, conference presentation, poster presentation).
• Fluency with advanced data analysis or collection software tools (Python, Matlab, R, Lab View), or specialized engineering software (Aspen, Comsol).

• compensation
• healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits
• career development and recognition programs
• parental (including paternal) leave
• flexible work schedules
• achievement awards
• educational assistance
• child/adult backup care
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k)…