Materials Engineering Principal Technical Fellow (Remote)

RTX•US-VT-REMOTE, VT

22h•$221,000 - $419,000•Remote

About The Position

The Materials Engineering Principal Technical Fellow is a senior technical and strategic leader in Collins Aerospace’s Applied Research & Technology organization. The role advances materials engineering capabilities across Collins Aerospace and RTX, transitioning disruptive technologies from research into operational use in support of RTX-wide initiatives. As part of the Collins Aerospace Fellows Program, the Fellow serves as a recognized subject-matter expert and technical thought leader who shapes the direction of the Materials discipline across Collins, RTX, and the industry. The role leads strategic technology roadmaps and company-wide initiatives, collaborates with executive and cross-functional leaders, mentors technologists, and influences technical decisions and business strategy. It guides development of next-generation materials, processes, qualification approaches, and manufacturing technologies, including the transition of early-stage research into production in alignment with business strategy, engineering needs, and regulatory requirements. The Fellow also represents Collins Aerospace with customers, regulators, universities, government stakeholders, and technical communities. The position is remote, with travel of up to 25% to customers, company sites, conferences, laboratories, and other business locations.

Requirements

Experience creating and maintaining organizational- or directorate-level strategic technology roadmaps, customer trend analyses, and assessments of disruptive technologies.
Expert-level knowledge and mastery across multiple Materials Engineering disciplines, typically acquired through advanced academic qualifications and significant industry experience.
Expertise in materials design, qualification, alloy development, coatings, automated synthesis, additive manufacturing, and/or related advanced materials technologies.
Experience establishing or modifying customer requirements, processes, and procedures to drive positive business results.
Experience advancing new materials capabilities, manufacturing processes, and/or system-level design methodologies.
Exceptional executive-level communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across business units and serve as a technical point of contact for critical Engineering activities.
Demonstrated technical leadership through patents, publications, technical presentations, and engagement with industry and government stakeholders.
Typically requires a STEM degree and at least 14 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience, unless prohibited by local laws or regulations.
Active and transferable DoD Secret security clearance required before the start date; active and existing clearance is required on day one.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cost accounting structures and financial systems.
Experience working with DARPA, the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, NASA, or similar government research agencies.
Knowledge of machine learning applications for materials engineering and digital engineering workflows.
Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills, including the ability to develop creative and innovative technical solutions.
Experience leading, mentoring, and developing technical teams ranging from junior to midlevel engineers and analysts.
Demonstrated ability to balance near-term development priorities with long-term technology and program objectives.
Strong business acumen and ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies.
Active participation in external technical communities, government standards committees, and industry organizations.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for company-wide initiatives that advance product technology or discipline capability in support of business strategy, and lead or contribute to RTX-wide initiatives.
Advocate for and foster growth opportunities for future RTX technologists; share expertise across the enterprise and provide mentorship.
Partner with senior leadership, stakeholders, and subject-matter experts to identify and communicate strategic customer and business initiatives.
Identify improvement opportunities and projects and help drive the business operations agenda.
Lead development of new qualification, design, and automated manufacturing approaches to reduce cost, improve performance, and increase manufacturability.
Build and maintain relationships across departments and business units.
Transition early-stage research into production environments in alignment with business strategy, engineering needs, and regulatory requirements.
Present to internal and external audiences; lead proposal and white paper activities; and represent Collins Aerospace at technical conferences and working groups.
Promote key development projects and ensure alignment with customer and program objectives.
Engage across RTX business units and serve as a recognized technical expert with regulatory bodies, customers, and universities.
Provide technical leadership that facilitates high-quality decisions, product competitiveness, and robust solutions.
Support TRL/MRL reviews, PDRs, and CDRs.
Lead strategic plans to advance product technology and organizational capability.
Identify external technology disruptors and evaluate their potential strategic applications.
Maintain an active presence in external technical communities and government standards committees, helping shape emerging technologies and the future of the business.
Travel up to 25% to customers, Collins Aerospace and RTX sites, technical conferences, engineering laboratories, and other business locations.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Optional pet insurance
Optional home and auto insurance
Optional additional life and accident insurance
Optional critical illness insurance
Optional group legal coverage
Optional identity theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Fertility and family-planning benefits
Adoption assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Wellness rewards program
Virtual doctor visits
Child and elder care services
Medical second-opinion program
Relocation assistance may be available
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available, depending on position level and other factors