Lead Toolmaker

2026-10-21

United States of America

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-RTRC H ~ 411 Silver Ln ~ RTRC H

Onsite

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• CNC mill and lathe setup and operation
• Conventional machining experience
• Reading engineering drawings and interpreting GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Demonstrated experience with CAD/CAM software and conversational CNC programming

• Inspection and metrology using precision measurement tools
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications
• Process planning and machining strategy
• Selection of tooling, feeds, and speeds
• Working to tight tolerances
• Working knowledge of Siemens NX, SolidWorks, CAMWorks, or similar CAD and CAM software
• Aerospace and defense manufacturing experience
• Holding tolerances to ±0.0002"
• Proto-TRAK programming for Mills and Lathes
• Wire EDM and sinker EDM
• Metallurgy knowledge
• Simultaneous 5-axis machining and programming
• Machining nickel-based superalloys and titanium alloys
• Cost estimating and scheduling
• Global Trade Compliance awareness
• Manufacturing directly from sketches, prints, and CAD models
• Machining additively manufactured (3D-printed) parts
• Candidates must have at least four years of experience in a prototype machine shop or similar manufacturing environment. Experience in aerospace, R&D, or prototype manufacturing is highly desirable.

None/Not Required

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.

The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing complex hardware, components, and systems that push the boundaries of technology. The individual will participate in project meetings, support manufacturing process development, contribute to design reviews, and produce hardware for testing, demonstration, and evaluation. This role requires close collaboration with a variety of internal and external customers on unique fabrication assignments involving prototype and test hardware. The successful candidate must be a motivated self-starter with a collaborative mindset and the ability to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives. They must demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to safety, continuous improvement, adherence to established standards, company policies, integrity, ethics, and legal compliance. The candidate must possess a strong foundation in both CNC and conventional machining methods, along with working knowledge of CAD/CAM programming. They will be expected to work with minimal supervision to develop manufacturing process plans, design and implement work holding and fixturing solutions, perform machine setups, execute machining operations, and inspect completed hardware to ensure compliance with design and quality requirements. In addition, the candidate will effectively prioritize multiple assignments, and consistently meet or exceed quality, delivery, and cost objectives in a fast-paced research and development environment.

The candidate will leverage their existing expertise in CNC and conventional machining, CAD/CAM programming, work holding, setup, process planning, and inspection while continuing to develop their skills through hands-on involvement in the fabrication of complex prototype and test hardware. This role provides the opportunity to apply established machining knowledge while expanding technical, manufacturing, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities within a fast-paced research and development environment.

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