Research Scientist - Autonomous Collaborative Systems

RTX • East Hartford, CT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

RTX Corporation 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 Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 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.

Position Overview:
RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) has a newly created position of Research Scientist in Autonomous Collaborative Systems (ACS). In this role, you will join the ACS team under the Artificial Intelligence (AI) discipline at RTRC. The team is engaged in a wide variety of research areas including computer vision, decision making, trustworthy and explainable AI and human-machine symbiosis for a variety of high impact real world problems in the aerospace, manufacturing, and defense industries. Examples of relevant problems include multi-agent coordination, self-functioning systems of systems, cybersecurity, automated visual inspection of parts, and robotic perception and manipulation.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• PhD Required
• Hands-on experience in working with autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, deep/reinforcement/machine learning, robotics, dynamics and controls, flight test and evaluation, modeling & simulation, data science, and statistical analysis.
• Experience applying AI based perception and/or Reinforcement Learning techniques to solve real world problems

Nice To Haves

• Experience using a modern software development environment including automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment, and "DevSecOps" environments.
• Experience setting technical direction from initiation to execution of projects and managing technical deliverables for a small team.
• Experience with PyTorch/TensorFlow, ROS, MATLAB; Real-time control prototyping and Software/Hardware-in-the-Loop testing
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written/verbal communication, and interpersonal skills with track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, and initiative.
• Clear and effective communication with all levels of management, business development, researchers, and customers.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and in multidisciplinary environment.
• Languages/Frameworks: Python, C++; cloud computing, and configuration management.
• Broad awareness of advancements in intelligent autonomous systems

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing algorithms for perception, decision-making, human-machine collaboration, networked and teamed systems, and next generation autonomous platforms.
• Prototyping and simulating autonomous systems by writing code, developing software (simulation and visualization), interfacing software/hardware, and supporting real-time demonstrations of autonomy in live, virtual, and simulation test environments.
• Leading and supporting externally and internally sponsored programs, writing external and internal research proposals.
• Building relationships to support partnership with leading, worldwide institutions (university, government agencies, national labs, and professional organizations) and meet organizational objectives.
• Disseminating research results through reports, conference proceedings, presentations, and technical papers for archival journals.

Benefits

• Whether you’re 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree