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Lead and execute multiple multi-million-dollar R&D programs in advanced sensor system technologies.
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Direct cross-disciplinary teams of scientists and engineers through the full technology development lifecycle, from concept to field testing and delivery.
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Plan and oversee complex field tests on land and at sea to validate system performance.
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Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in areas such as acoustics, photonics, physics, fluid mechanics, fiber optics, geophysics, or related fields.
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Apply programming and analytical tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) to support modeling, algorithms, and data analysis.
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Manage competing priorities across multiple programs while guiding teams to meet technical, schedule, and performance objectives.
Qualifications You Must Have:
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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
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Experience collecting and analyzing data from sensor systems.
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Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Principal Investigator or technical lead on R&D programs.
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Minimum of 10 years’ experience related to physical sciences, sensing, and signal processing.
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Ability to confidently present technical information in presentations, journal papers, and reports.
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Independence to work with minimal supervision.
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Experience taking proactive actions to anticipate, understand, and meet project and customer needs.
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A leadership and work style that accommodates diversity in ideas, employees, customers and cultures, without sacrificing results.
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Previous experience working within research and development engineering organizations.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.
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Willingness to travel to partner, customer, and corporate offices.
Qualifications We Prefer:
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Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
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PhD in physical sciences or engineering (e.g., physics, electrical engineering).
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Fluent in multiple commonly used programming languages such as Python, Matlab, C, or C++.
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Known as a technical leader and subject matter expert either regionally or nationally.
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Strong network of R&D contacts across the Federal Government.
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Ability to leverage extensive professional network to form and influence complex teams.
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Track record of mentoring junior Principal-Investigator-track staff to become senior practitioners who drive future business growth.
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Experience with underwater acoustics and fiber optic sensing.
Work Location
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Texas, Cedar Rapids, other US office locations can be considered.
What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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