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RTX · 1 day ago

Senior Principal Advanced Systems Leader

Middletown, RI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$124K/yr - $250K/yr

7+ years exp

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. The Senior Principal Advanced Systems Leader role involves creating a vision for new concepts, leading R&D programs, and tackling complex technical challenges while guiding researchers in their work.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Physical sciencesMechanical engineeringSensingSignal processingProgramming languagesR&D contract captureTeam leadershipCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

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 security clearance is required prior to start date; U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Parental (including paternal) leave

Flexible work schedules

Achievement awards

Educational assistance

Child/adult backup care

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

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