About the position
RTX 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, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 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. The following position is to join our Research Center: RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) serves as the innovation hub for RTX. We conduct basic and applied research in a stimulating multi-disciplinary environment where scientists, engineers, practitioners, and subject matter experts collaborate and exchange experience. By combining a passion for science and research with precision engineering we create smart and sustainable solutions and products that help our businesses shape the future. The Aerodynamics & Acoustics team at RTX Technology Research Center invites individuals with aerodynamics and/or aeroacoustics expertise and strong analytical and numerical physics-based modeling skills to apply for an open position. We are seeking a Senior Research Engineer to join our cohesive team of engineers and technicians who are focused on developing innovative technologies and solving challenging problems for aerospace and defense applications.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams in areas such as propulsion systems, turbomachinery, compression systems, and high-speed flows.
- Deliver advanced technology through creative analysis and problem solving; select and deploy appropriate modeling fidelity for a given problem including the application of high-fidelity computational models.
- Communicate research results effectively through both verbal and written means.
- Participate in the creation of research proposals to RTX business units and government agencies.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or closely related field and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or a Master's Degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or closely related field and minimum 3 years experience or a PhD mechanical or aerospace engineering, or closely related field.
- Experience in fluid mechanics / aerodynamics / aeroacoustics / aeroelastics as applied to propulsion systems, rotor technologies, turbomachinery, compression systems, or high-speed flows with experience in the application of computational fluid dynamics in one or more of these areas.
- Experience in the application of analytical skills towards the development of new technologies.
- U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's Degree or Ph.D. in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or closely related field.
- Ph.D. candidates with no formal experience will be considered. M.S. candidates must have 3+ years of experience in a relevant work environment.
- Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
- Communication skills, informal and formal presentation skills, and ability to foster positive relationships with internal and external partners.
- Experience managing uncertain requirements, develop approaches to solve problems, and recognize when additional subject matter expertise is needed.
Benefits
- Parental (including paternal) leave
- Flexible work schedules
- Achievement awards
- Educational assistance
- Child/adult backup care
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Short-term disability, long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Paid time off and holidays
