Senior Principal Advanced Systems Leader; Onsite

What You Will Do

• 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 and the big picture of their efforts.
• Travel to partner, customer, and corporate sites.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 7 years of experience.
• In absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued secret security clearance required prior to start date.
• 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 the full lifecycle of technology development.
• 10+ years of experience related to physical sciences, mechanical engineering, sensing and signal processing, acoustics, or a related discipline.

• PhD in physical sciences or engineering.
• Successful capture of new R&D contracts from U.S. Government customers such as DARPA, ONR, or U.S. Navy PMOs.
• Previous experience working within research and development engineering organizations.

Location:

Middletown, RI. Position is onsite at the company headquarters. Salary range: 132,400 USD – 251,600 USD. Relocation assistance is available.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Retirement plan with 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Work‑life benefits including flexible work schedules, parental leave (including paternal leave), achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.
• Leadership support, business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR assistance.
• Access to RTX opportunities for technology transition.

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, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Veterans Affairs Readjustment Assistance Act of 1977.