Senior Principal Research Engineer - Advanced Maritime Systems

Overview

RTX BBN seeks a Senior Principal Research Engineer in the Maritime and Advanced Systems line of business within RTX BBN’s Physical Sciences and Systems (PS2) unit. BBN’s Maritime and Advanced Systems groups provide acoustic sensing solutions, maritime platform design concepts, and undersea communications systems supporting DOD and non-DOD agencies. Our multidisciplinary teams include physicists, engineers, and software developers who collaborate with RTX groups in photonics, quantum, communications, networking, AI/ML, and battlespace management.

• Create the vision and secure funding for new concepts.
• Lead multiple, multi-million-dollar R&D programs and teams.
• Plan and execute field tests on land or at sea.
• Regularly meet or exceed the metrics of challenging R&D programs.
• Help researchers focus on technical work while aligning with the bigger program objectives.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience 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 programming language (e.g., Python, Matlab, C, or C++).
• Experience forming and leading diverse teams through full technology development lifecycle, balancing multiple programs, and influencing teams to success.
• Strong ability to present technical information in presentations, journal papers, and reports.
• Track record of leading technical teams from concept to pursuit to award for R&D contracts, including authoring winning competitive R&D proposals and engaging with new customers.
• Willingness to travel to partner, customer, and corporate offices.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date; U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility for a security clearance.

• Successful capture of new R&D contracts from U.S. Government customers (e.g., US Navy, ONR, DARPA).
• Fluent in multiple commonly used programming languages (Python, Matlab, C, C++).
• Recognition as a technical leader and subject matter expert regionally or nationally.
• Strong network of R&D contacts across the Federal Government and ability to leverage it to form and influence complex teams.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) with employer matching and lifetime income option
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage; optional insurances (pet, home, auto, critical illness, group legal, identity protection)
• Birth/adoption/parental leave benefits;
  Ovia Health, fertility, family planning;
  Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit;
  Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Wellness program and virtual doctor visits;
  Teladoc Medical Experts and other health services

Onsite – Middletown, RI

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 applicable laws.