Associate Director - Maritime Systems (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-RI-MIDDLETOWN-201 ~ 127 John Clarke Rd ~ BBN MIDDLETOWN, Ste 3

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.  

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.

The following position is to join our RTX BBN Technologies team:

Who We Are

RTX BBN, a noted high-tech research & development company, seeks a creative, organized, people-centered candidate to fill the role of Associate Director in the Maritime and Advanced Systems Line of Business in RTX BBN’s Physical Sciences and Systems (PS2) business unit. BBN’s Maritime Systems group is a leading provider of acoustic sensing solutions, maritime platform design concepts, and undersea communications systems supporting DOD and non-DOD agencies. Our systems of systems provide chain closure, situational awareness, and autonomous system detection and tracking capabilities to enhance our nation’s security. Our multidisciplinary teams include physicists, engineers, and software developers, who collaborate closely with other parts of RTX in areas such as photonics, quantum, communications, networking, AI/ML, and battlespace management.

What You Will Do

This position is for an experienced professional in Maritime System technologies who excels in the following areas: creates the vision and secures funding for new concepts; leads multiple, multi-million-dollar R&D programs and teams; plans and executes field tests on land or at sea; regularly meets or exceeds the metrics of challenging R&D programs. The ideal candidate will be organized and detail-oriented with the ability to efficiently handle complex technical challenges while helping researchers focus on the technical work to be achieved and the big picture of their efforts.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience. Relevant experience includes serving 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 commonly used programming language such as Python, Matlab, C, or C++.

• Experience forming and leading diverse teams of scientists and engineers through full lifecycle of technology development including understanding how to balance the demands of multiple large programs or pursuits and influencing teams to achieve success.

• Ability to confidently present technical information in presentations, journal papers, and reports.

• Track record of repeatedly and successfully leading technical teams from concept to pursuit to award for R&D contracts, including serving as a lead author of winning competitive R&D proposals, follow-on contracts, and work with new customers.

• Willingness to travel to partner, customer and corporate offices.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Successful capture of new R&D contracts from US Government customers such as the US Navy, ONR, or DARPA.

• Fluent in multiple commonly used programming languages such as Python, Matlab,