Advanced Manufacturing Automation & Intelligence Research Engineer

Advanced Manufacturing Automation & Intelligence Research Engineer

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

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

RTRC is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Advanced Manufacturing Automation & Intelligence Research Engineer. The candidate will join the Advanced Manufacturing Team which specializes in the development, testing, optimization, and demonstration of novel manufacturing technologies for internal deployment as well as for external research programs across a variety of technical areas including additive manufacturing, robotic automation, machining, repair, surface treatment, sensing, amongst many others.

The successful candidate will lead and support programs with a focus on large platform metal additive manufacturing and directed energy deposition technologies. They will be responsible for integration of sensors and data acquisition, improvement of system performance, reduction of manufacturing time & cost, repeatability/reliability, amongst other topics. The individual will capture data from process equipment as well as identify and deploy sensors to gain process insight, optimize process parameters, and enable integration and automation across a wide variety of manufacturing technologies. Responsibilities include participation in project meetings with cross-functional teams, supporting project reviews with internal and external customers, contributing to strategy and roadmap exercises, originating new ideas, defining new projects, and pursuing 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. welding, additive manufacturing, cutting, deburring)
• Identify, develop, and demonstrate sensing and control approaches for large format metal additive manufacturing
• Integration and optimization of advanced manufacturing workflows, leveraging robotic/CNC motion platforms and process monitoring techniques
• 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
• Work with the team to develop concepts and 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

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• Manufacturing systems integration
• Experience with process sensing, monitoring equipment, and data collection
• Proficiency with industrial robotics (e.g., ABB, FANUC, KUKA, etc.) and/or related automation technologies (CNC systems, Siemens, FANUC, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes, equipment, and sensors
• U.S. Citizenship required

Qualifications We Prefer

• A PHD in a related field of experience
• Hands-on experience with welding and metal additive manufacturing / 3D printing, including large platform wire and powder-fed directed energy deposition (DED)
• Experience configuring PLCs (e.g., Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, Rockwell) for system automation, and integrating sensors using industrial communication protocols (e.g., DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, ROS-Industrial)
• Background in configuring and interfacing with industrial robot controllers (e.g., ABB IRC, KUKA KRC)
• Demonstrated background in optimization of manufacturing processes, such as machining, welding, coating, assembly, and/or other advanced manufacturing methods
• Scripting experience with Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript or similar
• Experience working with DoD and other government agencies
• Experience writing proposals and leading R&D projects

Work Location

This is a Onsite role, eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance from East Hartford, CT.

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.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.