Senior Principal Scientist, Chemical Vapor Processing

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:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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.

RTRCs Advanced Materials and Mechanics discipline is currently seeking a Senior Principal Scientist Research. This individual is expected to provide technical leadership and contributions in the area of Chemical Vapor ideal candidate will be proficient in both chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) with the ability to plan execute and analyze chemical vapor candidate will be an integral member of dynamic teams focused on creating and advancing novel materials and manufacturing technologies for both aerospace and defense applications while being responsible to provide timely accurate and detailed reports and role will support the expansion and implementation of innovative processing technologies across the corporation including marketing new concepts securing research funding and generating intellectual property.

What You Will Do

• Support the development and delivery of a technical strategy in partnership with discipline and department leadership

• Collaborate with business units (BU) to develop chemical vapor process methods

• Actively engage in technical and programmatic reviews to drive technical excellence

• Originate and patent new ideas define new projects build them to self-sufficiency and guide them to transition

• Participate in funding pursuits: Co-lead Contract Research and Development (CRAD) pursuits and/or secure Business Unit funding to augment technology portfolio

• Provide technical guidance to RTRC and BU projects and support root cause investigations

• Ability to lead the development and integration of chemical vapor processes into RTX products

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience

• Expertise in chemical vapor processing typically requires: Ph.D. in Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field with a focus on processing of high temperature composite materials and/or micro-electronics.

• Principal investigator on multi-disciplinary projects

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in writing and reviewing white papers and proposals is highly desirable

• Established track record of publications or intellectual property in chemical vapor processing

• Experience in modeling reaction products and/or kinetics.

• Prior experience with complex shape fabrication of monolithic ceramics

• Experience with Atomic Layer Deposition methods

• Capable of operating independently while also effectively working with colleagues from a variety of backgrounds in a highly collaborative environment

• Ability to influence internal and external parties to accept concepts practices and approaches

What We Offer: Whether youre 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.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132400 USD - 251600 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 candidates 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 companys 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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