Senior Principal Advanced Systems Leader (Onsite)

RTX•Middletown, RI

8d•Onsite

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. For over 70 years, scientists and engineers in disciplines at RTX BBN Technologies have collaborated to solve real-world problems through research, exploration, development and prototyping. We challenge the status quo, pioneer new technologies, and create transformative solutions. You can learn more about BBN at https://www.rtx.com/who-we-are/we-are-rtx/transformative-technologies/bbn

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
10+ years of experience related to physical sciences, mechanical engineering, sensing and signal processing, acoustics, or related discipline.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
Fluent in at least one commonly used programming language such as Python, Matlab, C, or C++.
Experience forming and leading teams of scientists and engineers through full lifecycle of technology development.

Nice To Haves

PhD in physical sciences or engineering.
Successful capture of new R&D contracts from US Government customers such as DARPA, ONR, or the US Navy PMOs.
Previous experience working within research and development engineering organizations.

Responsibilities

Create the vision and secure funding for new concepts.
Lead multiple, multi-million-dollar R&D and transition programs.
Plan and execute field tests on land or at sea.
Regularly meet or exceed the metrics of challenging R&D programs.
Handle complex technical challenges while helping researchers focus on the technical work to be achieved, and the big picture of their efforts.
Travel to partner, customer and corporate sites.