Sr. Technical Fellow, Gas Turbine Combustors and Advanced Propulsion

RTX•East Hartford, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) is seeking a Senior Technical Fellow to provide technical leadership for a portfolio of contract research and development programs in gas turbine combustors and advanced propulsion. The role leads strategic research, technology development, customer engagement, and transition of advanced propulsion technologies across RTX. The successful candidate will bring deep technical expertise in areas such as gas turbine combustors, advanced propulsion, reacting-flow physics, alternative fuels, modeling and simulation, and experimental diagnostics, along with experience working with U.S. Government agencies, including the Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community. As part of RTX’s Corporate and Enterprise Services Technical Fellows program, the Fellow will contribute technical leadership, innovation, organizational impact, and talent development to support the technical excellence and competitiveness of RTX products, processes, and people. Applicants must submit a resume/CV and candidate summary form. A nomination from a Sr. Director or above, or an existing Principal Fellow/Distinguished Engineer, is also required. The position is based onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut. U.S. citizenship is required, as the role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; an active and existing Secret clearance is required after day one. The salary range is $186,200–$353,800. Eligible applicants may receive benefits and incentive compensation, subject to the applicable business unit, position level, and other stated conditions.

Requirements

A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 14 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and at least 12 years of experience.
Technical expertise in one or more relevant areas: gas turbine combustors and low-emissions or alternative-fuel combustion; high-pressure reacting-flow physics, turbulent and multiphase combustion, flame dynamics, or chemical kinetics; combustion stability and thermoacoustics; high-fidelity modeling and simulation of turbulent and multiphase reacting flows; experimental diagnostics and characterization of sprays, mixing, and combustion; high-speed airbreathing propulsion, including ramjets, scramjets, and rotating detonation engines; gas turbine and non-airbreathing propulsion system design and analysis; or thermodynamic cycle optimization and conceptual propulsion system design.
Experience with project management tools and management of large programs.
Experience creating successful proposals for external funding and growing business through strong customer relationships.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; an active and existing Secret clearance is required after day one.
Submission of a resume/CV and candidate summary form.
A nomination from a Sr. Director or above, or an existing Principal Fellow/Distinguished Engineer.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, and 10 or more years of relevant experience.
Ability to partner with RTX Fellows and technical SMEs to drive complex technology initiatives in multidisciplinary environments.
Ability to communicate with and influence leaders at all organizational levels on matters of strategic importance.
Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders to accept concepts, practices, and approaches.
Industry engagement through professional committees, publications, or related technical activities.
Recognition as a prominent expert within the field.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance; TS/SCI preferred.
Experience leading R&D programs for the Department of Defense, NASA, Department of Energy, or related government agencies in combustors and propulsion.
Strong external engagement and recognition across relevant technical communities.
Demonstrated experience leading diverse technical teams and developing innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic research programs addressing efficiency, durability, operability, emissions reduction, alternative fuels, and future propulsion architectures.
Lead Contract Research and Development (CRAD) pursuits and develop competitive Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community science and technology proposals.
Build customer relationships, strategic partnerships, and funded research opportunities.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to multidisciplinary engineers and scientists across a portfolio of R&D programs.
Develop and communicate strategic technology visions with RTX Business Units, technical staff, and program leadership.
Guide development, demonstration, and transition of new technologies into RTX businesses.
Provide technical guidance to RTRC and Business Unit projects, including support for root cause investigations.
Lead technical and programmatic reviews to drive technical excellence and rigor.
Originate and patent new ideas, define new projects, and guide technologies from concept through transition.
Enhance RTX technical visibility through professional societies and collaborative relationships with DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, UARCs, academia, and other external organizations.
Provide reports and presentations to senior management and functional leadership.
Support cross-BU technology roadmaps, Business Unit technology strategies, Communities of Practice, RTX technology networks, and RTRC discipline strategies.
Publish research in peer-reviewed publications and conference proceedings.
Collaborate with RTX Fellows and technical SMEs to identify and drive game-changing technology initiatives.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and other conditions