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RTX · 2 weeks ago

Technical Fellow - Research

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $322K/yr

10+ years exp

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. The Technical Fellow will lead the growth of unique sensing and sensor processing capabilities, focusing on developing and promoting excellence in technologies related to various sensing modalities and signal processing systems.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop cutting-edge capabilities combining sensing, signal conversion, COTS and custom signal processing hardware, and data processing algorithms in multiple physical domains including acoustic, vibrational, optical, electromagnetic, and RF

Lead the design, implementation, and performance validation of advanced sensor and sensor data processing systems

Model and conduct empirical experiments of sensor processing systems to inform research and development of next-generation signal processing technologies in time, frequency, and hybrid domains

Grow department business through bookings, revenue, and pursuing topic areas of the Physical Sciences and Systems Business Unit at BBN

Serve as Principal Investigator for new and existing programs in the Sensor Systems Line of Business, working to continue existing technical thrusts and expand into new technologies, applications, customers, and markets

Support creation of strategic plans among the technical team aligned with the Sensors Line of Business and lead new business pursuits, capture, and execution

Work across BBN and RTX to integrate and field advanced capabilities applicable to technology roadmaps of RTX Corporate, Raytheon, Collins, and Pratt & Whitney

Influence business strategies, technical roadmaps, and research directions across BBN, RTX, funding agencies, and industry

Distinguish BBN to customers by leading and delivering top-tier sensor systems research and development

Distinguish BBN within the greater scientific and industrial community through outreach, writing and supporting technical papers, presentations, US and EU patent generation, and other forms of engagement

Recruit talented technical staff to support business growth and provide mentorship to ensure staff retention and career growth

Identify gaps in existing customer requirements and research efforts to conceive and recommend BBN and/or joint BBN/RTX IRAD projects to advance capabilities and IP associated with sensor systems and sensor data processing

Propose new ideas and solutions to challenging scientific and technological problems in the sensing, digital signal processing, and data analysis domains

Qualification

Signal processingSensor systemsR&D program managementTechnical leadershipMATLABC++PythonAI/ML algorithmsCustomer engagementCommunicationMentoring technical staffTechnical writing

Required

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience

Expert in signal processing from two or more of the following sensor system types: acoustic, seismic, fiber optic, and ultrasonic

Ten plus years' progressive experience in the defense industry leading Government-funded contracts and leading technical teams performing contract R&D

Ten plus years' experience providing Subject Matter Expert (SME) support, novel ideas, and building trusted relationships

Acknowledged as Technical Expert by US Government customers in acoustic, seismic, and fiber optic sensing, applications, and related processing systems and techniques

Extensive technical end-to-end experience exploiting multiple physical sensing modalities, sensor data conversion, analog to digital, and digital to analog data conversion, and digital signal processing

Extensive customer contacts in US Government and demonstrated record as Principal Investigator with success obtaining funding and executing new and follow-on programs

Demonstrated success in growing portfolio bookings and revenue in sensor system areas. A proven track record of winning external funding from multiple US Government Science and Technology agencies (e.g., DARPA, DHS, IC, DoD Service Labs, US Navy, US Air Force) and expertise with fielding technologies to operational customers

Proficient in commonly used programming language such as MATLAB, C, C++, or Python

Lead author of technical volume for several successful contract awards

Extensive track record as Principal Investigator for winning R&D proposals to the US Government. Success leading subsequent funded contracts to successful outcomes

Experience in managing R&D programs, with a track record of success in executing major research programs and managing R&D staff

Excellent communication skills working with senior business and customer leaders on matters of strategic importance to the business or enterprise, including written documentation, presentations, system diagramming

Experience leading R&D teams of technical experts, mentoring / developing technical staff, project leads and research engineers to develop and deliver customer solutions

Current DOD Secret clearance and 5+ years working on classified programs

Industry recognition, in the form of awards, patents, or customer references for technical expertise in novel sensing methodologies across multiple physical domains

Preferred

Advanced degree (Masters, PhD) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or another related technical field

DOD Top Secret clearance

A documented track-record of innovating solutions to real problems where others have struggled

A documented history of taking on and successfully bringing to fruition projects in peril

Experience developing and deploying AI/ML algorithms for DOD programs and systems

Experience preparing and presenting oral technical proposals. Test or analysis lead for field tests of acoustic, seismic, fiber optic, or ultrasonic sensor systems

Benefits

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

Holidays

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees