Senior Researcher, Photonics / Optics

RTX•East Hartford, CT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The RTX Technology Research Center is seeking a motivated and collaborative researcher in Electromagnetics with a focus on photonics to join our Electromagnetics and Network Systems Team. Our Electromagnetics and Network Systems Team research focuses on developing advanced devices that leverage the interaction between RF, photonics, and functional materials for imaging, sensing, communication, and information‑processing technologies across the electromagnetic spectrum, supporting aerospace and defense applications. In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, we transition novel concepts from early technology stages to a readiness level that influences RTX business applications.

Requirements

Masters degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience or PhD in Physics, Engineering or a related field
Minimum of 1 year of experience in fundamental principles of electromagnetism focused on photonics and/or optics, including photonic integrated circuits
Minimum of 1 year of experience in the application of computational and/or experimental skills towards the development of new technologies
A strong background and understanding of electromagnetism and its application across areas such as sensing and radar, communications, and imaging
Self-motivation along with excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong collaboration abilities, problem solving capabilities, and interpersonal strengths, supported by a record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, and initiative
Technical proficiency in one or more of the following domains: design and development of optical, photonics and integrated circuit structures, optics/photonics/RF laboratory experimentation, multi physics or multi domain modeling for photonics/optics applications

Nice To Haves

Expertise in one or more of the following areas: integrated photonics (e.g., photonic integrated circuits, heterogenous integration, nano-photonics, optoelectronic devices), quantum network and sensing, optical metasurfaces, optical system design, non-linear optics, computational imaging, lasers
Knowledge of emerging research areas and techniques, materials and structures for RF, photonics and quantum systems
Practical knowledge of project management
Practical to substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs, or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work

Responsibilities

Supporting the conception and design of novel optical, photonic devices
Proof-of-concept demonstrations via simulation, fabrication, and experiments
Supporting the preparation of internal and external research proposals
Supporting dissemination of research results through reports, conference proceedings, and peer-reviewed articles
Development of intellectual property
Work in execution of existing projects
Contribute to develop new research programs