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RTX · 16 hours ago

Associate Director - Maritime Systems (Onsite)

Middletown, RI

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$147K/yr - $295K/yr

10+ years exp

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. The Associate Director in the Maritime Systems group will lead R&D programs, create vision and secure funding for new concepts, and ensure the successful execution of complex technical challenges.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Creates the vision and secures funding for new concepts

Leads multiple, multi-million-dollar R&D programs and teams

Plans and executes field tests on land or at sea

Regularly meets or exceeds the metrics of challenging R&D programs

Helps researchers focus on the technical work to be achieved and the big picture of their efforts

Qualification

Maritime System technologiesAcousticsSignal processingR&D program leadershipPythonMatlabC/C++Proposal writingTechnical presentationsTeam collaboration

Required

A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience

Relevant experience includes serving as a principal or technical lead on R&D programs related to physical sciences, sensing, and signal processing

Subject Matter Expert in acoustics, signal processing, or related discipline, and fluent in at least one commonly used programming language such as Python, Matlab, C, or C++

Experience forming and leading diverse teams of scientists and engineers through full lifecycle of technology development including understanding how to balance the demands of multiple large programs or pursuits and influencing teams to achieve success

Ability to confidently present technical information in presentations, journal papers, and reports

Track record of repeatedly and successfully leading technical teams from concept to pursuit to award for R&D contracts, including serving as a lead author of winning competitive R&D proposals, follow-on contracts, and work with new customers

Willingness to travel to partner, customer and corporate offices

Preferred

Successful capture of new R&D contracts from US Government customers such as the US Navy, ONR, or DARPA

Fluent in multiple commonly used programming languages such as Python, Matlab, C, or C++

Known as a technical leader and subject matter expert either regionally or nationally

Strong network of R&D contacts across the Federal Government

Ability to leverage extensive professional network to form and influence complex teams

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

Adoption Assistance

Autism Benefit

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

This position may be eligible for relocation

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