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RTX · 2 days ago

Research Scientist: Sensemaking & Autonomous Control

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$112K/yr - $224K/yr

5+ years exp

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. The successful candidate will work in the Sensemaking and Autonomous Control (SMAC) group, developing cutting-edge AI solutions for autonomous systems and supporting complex DoD and Intelligence Community missions.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support SMAC in developing novel analytics and algorithms to address complex, open-ended, DoD and intelligence problems requiring unprecedented speed, performance, and trustworthiness

Work with globally recognized R&D leaders in their field to develop the technologies of tomorrow for our defense and intelligence communities

Work side by side with leading scientists, engineers, and program managers of all levels to enable tactical and strategic decision-making using Python, Java, C, and/or C++

Work with senior and junior technical staff to grow our business with both current and new customers

Qualification

Model Based EstimationComputer VisionPyTorchTensorFlowImage ProcessingHigh-Performance ComputingCUDAEmbedded SystemsPh.D. in AITeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience

Extensive experience in Model Based Estimation and Control, including computer vision, for autonomous systems, sensors, and edge compute

Experience using modern AI applications, such as PyTorch or Tensorflow

Experience with image and/or signal processing

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment with scientists and engineers at multiple seniority levels to derive and explain solutions to complex problems

Ability and willingness to earn a DoD or IC Top Secret security clearance, which generally requires a US citizenship

Preferred

Experience executing novel AI research to solve challenges related to physical sensing/control/autonomy in sparse data environments as evident by publication record, past performance, or equivalent

Experience using modern AI compute workflows such as High-Performance Computing (HPC) or CUDA enabled Graphical Processing Units (GPUs)

Experience working with edge/embedded compute hardware like Nvidia Jetson, FPGA Xilinx, and/or general embedded controller design

Experience working in applied research and rapid prototype programs, especially with DoD/IC customers

Interest in learning customer challenges across multiple problem spaces as well as how to engage with customers, write proposals, and generate new business

Ph.D. in AI, Operations Research, Computer Engineering or similar

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