Date Posted:

2024-05-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RC1: United Tech Research Center 411 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT, 06108 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

For more than 90 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 Physical Sciences Department at the RTX Technologies Research Center (East Hartford, CT) has an open position for a Research Technician to work on our High Temperature Materials Team.  The position will involve playing an active role on a dynamic, interdisciplinary team that develops high temperature materials for aerospace and defense applications. 

The position requires technical skills and hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of a variety of materials science laboratory equipment.  Examples include high temperature furnaces, hot presses, powder preparation equipment, and coating deposition systems. Direct experience with such equipment is ideal but not required; demonstrated hands-on experience in adjacent fields is acceptable.  Experience in the following fields may provide relevant skills: automotive; HVAC; aircraft maintenance; machining and fabrication; electrical, plumbing, and other trades. 

The Research Technician will support the development and characterization of advanced materials, including metals, ceramics, composites, and thermal / environmental barrier coatings.

What You Will Do:

Synthesis and preparation of high temperature materials and coating feedstocks.

Operation and maintenance of furnaces and custom-built high temperature testing rigs.

Documentation and communication of experimental results.

The preferred candidate will be capable of excelling both as an individual contributor, as well as in a team environment with the ability and desire to learn new skills.

Qualifications You Must Have:

The successful candidate will have a combination of the following experience:

Demonstrated understanding of operation and maintenance of experimental laboratory equipment related to high temperature materials processing and testing.

Experience with instrumentation related to the measurement of temperatures, pressures, and flows of liquids and gases.

Proven ability to create, maintain, and organize accurate and thorough records related to laboratory experiments and instrumentation.

Strong technical judgement with ability to self-direct and see projects through to completion with minimal oversight.

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently with limited direction.

U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Direct knowledge and hands-on experience in programming custom software-controlled laboratory equipment (e.g. LabView programming).

Hands-on experience with operating, maintaining, and repairing high temperature material processing and testing instrumentation. 

Basic knowledge of electronics and low voltage wiring for instrumentation and controls.

Experience with commercial data acquisition hardware and software tools.

Bachelor's Degree

Education:

Diploma with 10 years experience or an AA/AS with minimum of 6 years experience.

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.   

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

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

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.

AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

The salary range for this role is 44,000 USD - 102,000 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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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