Senior Principal Advanced Systems Leader; Onsite

Overview

RTX Corporation, an Aerospace and Defense company, employs over 185,000 people and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. For more than 70 years, scientists and engineers at RTX BBN Technologies have collaborated to solve real‑world problems through research, exploration, development and prototyping.

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

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree with minimum 7 years of experience.
• In the absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience required.
• 10+ years of experience related to physical sciences, mechanical engineering, sensing and signal processing, acoustics, or a related discipline.
• 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.

• 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.

• Competitive salary range: $132,400 – $251,600 USD.
• Robust total rewards package including compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits.
• Parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.
• Access to a highly technical research community, strong leadership, business development and programmatic support.
• Relocation assistance available.

This position is onsite at our Middletown, RI headquarters. The role is U.S.

-based; appropriate pay structure and benefits apply for employees residing in U.S. territories.

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 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.