Principal Additive Manufacturing Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, demonstrate, and document design methodologies and tools for additive manufacturing using conventional CAD and implicit modeling
• Enhance design tools through the development of custom modules and scripts
• Perform topology optimization for geometries across structural, thermal, or hydrodynamic domains
• Execute Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) projects to support business unit adoption of AM components
• Define AM software tools and methodologies to create unified toolchains
• Establish relationships with government, industry, and academic partners to lead whitepaper and proposal development
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to business units to increase additive adoption rates
• Manage multiple design, development, and demonstration projects

Requirements

• University Engineering Degree or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with 5+ years of experience
• Expert CAD proficiency, preferably with Siemens NX
• Advanced scripting skills in Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript, or similar
• Experience with implicit modeling tools such as nTop, including custom block development
• Understanding of laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing processes
• Experience with finite element analysis (Ansys, Abaqus, or COMSOL)
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field

About the Company

RTX is a world-leading aerospace and defense company comprising Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. We unite thousands of experts to solve the world's most complex problems, pushing the boundaries of science in areas like electric propulsion, hypersonics, and cybersecurity to connect and protect our world.