Full-Time
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Posted on 9/23/2025
RTX
10,001+ employees
Aerospace, defense, and avionics manufacturer
No salary listed
Birmingham, UK
In Person
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- A bachelor’s degree or higher education certificate is preferred.
- Experience in a manufacturing or technical role, preferably in the aerospace or defence industry.
- Proven experience in leadership of projects within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling.
- Strong technical knowledge in FDM Additive Manufacturing.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
- Flexibility to work various shifts and overtime as required by the business.
- Lead and supervise project teams of manufacturing engineers and technicians, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and productivity.
- Oversee daily technical operations of Advanced Manufacturing equipment and systems on the manufacturing floor.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental regulations, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to advanced manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to implement process improvements and support new product introductions.
- Conduct inspections and maintenance of Advanced Manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Assist in the development and implementation of work instructions, standard operating procedures, and best practices.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and support strategic projects.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records related to advanced manufacturing processes, equipment maintenance, and quality control.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.
RTX designs and builds products for both civilian aviation and national defense. Its main units are Collins Aerospace (avionics, interiors, flight systems, and other aircraft technologies), Pratt & Whitney (aircraft engines and propulsion systems), and Raytheon (missiles, sensors, cybersecurity, and other defense technologies). The products work by integrating advanced propulsion, avionics, and defense systems into airplanes and military platforms to improve performance, safety, and security. RTX differs from competitors by combining a broad, integrated portfolio across commercial aviation and defense under one company, with a long history from two historic aerospace and defense groups and a strategy focused on providing end-to-end aerospace and defense solutions. Its goal is to be a leading supplier of reliable, high-performance systems and services for civil aircraft, military platforms, and national security missions.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Founded
2022
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Pratt & Whitney's $100M Poland plant boosts engine production 30% by 2028 amid surging demand.
- $3.7B Ukraine Patriot GEM-T contract drives Raytheon 10% Q1 sales growth from geopolitical tensions.
- Commercial aftermarket sales rise 19% as airlines extend older aircraft operations.
What critics are saying
- Pratt & Whitney GTF durability issues ground A320neo fleets, slashing aftermarket revenue 20-30%.
- Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman capture 40% hypersonic interceptor market in 12-24 months.
- SpaceX Starshield wins $4B NRO contract, obsoleting Raytheon OPIR satellites in 18-24 months.
What makes RTX unique
- RTX integrates Pratt & Whitney engines, Collins Aerospace avionics, and Raytheon missiles under one 2020 merger.
- Raytheon delivers NGG satellite sensors detecting hypersonic missile heat signatures for US Space Force.
- RTX maintains 90-year consecutive cash dividends with $271B Q1 2026 backlog across commercial and defense.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Plan
Wellness Program
Gym Membership
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Employee Scholar Program
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Company News
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, and Air Canada have announced that Air Canada's new Airbus A321XLR fleet will feature Collins seating throughout. Each aircraft will have 14 Aurora business class suites and 168 Meridian+ economy seats. The custom lie-flat Aurora suites, unveiled at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, are designed to provide a widebody business class experience on single-aisle aircraft. The suites' proprietary shape maximises passenger living space whilst expanding galley capacity for long-haul service. The Meridian+ economy seats incorporate widebody design principles with contoured architecture to provide additional space for passengers. Air Canada has selected enhanced seatback options for improved stowage, inflight entertainment and power supply. The first of 30 Air Canada A321XLRs will enter service this spring.
Raytheon, an RTX business, has successfully demonstrated a first-of-its-kind event-based mid-wave infrared camera that tracks high-speed objects in real time whilst reducing processing and power demands. Unlike traditional cameras that capture full frames, the event-based camera tracks only pixel-level motion, producing a continuous stream of events. During a demonstration in Northern California, the camera tracked multiple targets including ground vehicles, aircraft and live fires by capturing rapid motion unachievable with conventional infrared cameras. By reporting only changes in motion rather than full image frames, it delivered near-instantaneous activity views. Developed under DARPA's FENCE programme, the technology has potential applications in battlefield awareness, missile guidance and surveillance. Raytheon is now exploring follow-on demonstrations across broader mission scenarios.
RTX has secured a multibillion-dollar contract for F135 engine production supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme, whilst its subsidiary BBN Technologies released Maude-HCS, an open-source cyber defence toolkit funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. The F135 award, valued at approximately $3.8 billion under one modification and referenced as a $6.6 billion package across lots 18 and 19, reinforces Pratt & Whitney's position on the F-35 programme. The Maude-HCS toolkit enables modelling and validation of covert communication networks for cyber defence efforts. RTX shares last closed at $196.21, returning 69.9% over the past year. The announcements deepen RTX's involvement in both software-centric and hardware-heavy defence missions, adding to the company's existing backlog alongside peers including Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.
RTX's BBN Technologies has released Maude-HCS, an open-source toolkit that enables cyber defence teams to model, test and validate covert communication networks. Funded by DARPA under its PWND2 program, the toolkit is now available on GitHub. Maude-HCS predicts latency, data rate and detection timelines with just 1% to 9% error compared to experimental deployments. The system replaces weeks of trial-and-error testing with automated analysis delivering results in hours, running on standard eight-core servers. Hidden communication systems are critical for national security and internet freedom, allowing journalists and armed forces to exchange information safely in high-risk environments. The toolkit enables rigorous validation of covert channels before deployment, helping ensure they remain both effective and undetectable whilst meeting mission requirements.
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has been awarded a $6.6 billion contract for lots 18-19 of the F135 engine, which powers all F-35 Lightning II variants. The contract modification includes $3.8 billion for production, engines, spares, modules and support services. The company is investing heavily to increase production capacity, having committed over $1 billion in the past five years to expand and modernise facilities. These investments have increased current F135 production rates by 20% over previous contract rates. The F135 programme supports over 66,000 jobs across 47 US states and generated more than $9 billion in domestic economic impact in 2025. Pratt & Whitney has delivered over 1,400 production F135 engines for the F-35 programme, which serves 20 allied nations worldwide.