Date Posted:

2025-08-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT13: RC-CT - Corp 411 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT, 06108 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

TS/SCI without Polygraph

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

Technology & Global Engineering is seeking a Technical Fellow, Aerothermal Systems. This role will be embedded within RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) and will be responsible for building and providing technical leadership for a portfolio of contract research and development programs. A successful candidate will have direct experience working with US Government agencies, including the US Department of Defense, and technical expertise in one or more of the following technology areas below.

Recognized in the industry for Technical Expertise in one or more of the following subjects:

Maritime (Undersea and Surface)

Space (VLEO to Cislunar)

Aerodynamics (including VTOL to High-Speed Systems)

Reacting Flows and Energetics

Novel propulsion and power generation cycles and systems (including Nuclear)

Low Observable/Counter-Low Observable Technologies

Power and Thermal Management for Electronic Warfare Systems

What You Will Do:

Drive funding pursuits: Lead Contract Research and Development (CRAD) pursuits – propose and win Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community science & technology programs in areas of interest through technology leveraging, capability development, and strategic partnering

Provide indirect technical leadership and mentorship to a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists in the successful execution of a portfolio of projects in this area with technical discipline and rigor in project execution

Interact with technical staff, Program Offices and all RTX businesses to develop and communicate a strategic vision in the areas of interest to these business units and demonstrate/transition new technologies

Provide timely, accurate and detailed reports and presentations to senior management and functional teams

Enhance RTX profile with external visibility to professional societies and develop collaborative research relationships with DoD Labs, FFRDCs, UARCs, and academia

Actively engage in technical and programmatic reviews to drive technical excellence

Originate and patent new ideas, define new projects, build them to self-sufficiency and guide them to transition

Provide technical guidance to RTRC and BU projects and support root cause investigations

Actively participate and support cross-BU Corporate technology roadmaps, BU technology strategies, Communities of Practice (COP), RTX technology networks, and RTRC discipline roadmaps and strategies

Publish in peer-reviewed publications and conference proceedings

Qualifications You Must Have:

An advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and 10 years’ relevant experience or equivalent military education and experience

Technical expertise, including engineering, research, and/or project management in one or more of the technology areas listed above

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Experience with project management tools and managing large programs

Experience creating winning proposals for external funding and secure growth through strong customer relationships and engagement

Ability to partner with RTX Fellows and other Subject Matter

Qualifications We Prefer:

A PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and 10 years’ relevant experience or equivalent military education and experience

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance preferred. TS/SCI preferred.

Prior experience leading research and development programs in the United States Department of Defense, Intelligence Agencies, or Department of Energy focused on nuclear technologies

Strong engagement and recognition across external communities

Requires the ability to communicate with and influence leaders at all organizational levels regarding matters of strategic importance to the product line or business

Ability to influence internal and external parties to accept concepts, practices and approaches

Industry engagement, including direct engagement with external professional committees and/or a strong record or publications

Recognized as a prominent expert within the field

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.

The salary range for this role is 176,000 USD - 352,000 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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