Senior Power Electronics Research Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-03-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-RTRC K ~ 411 Silver Ln ~ RTRC K

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

RTX 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, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 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.

RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) serves as the innovation hub for RTX. We conduct basic and applied research in a stimulating multi-disciplinary environment where scientists, engineers, practitioners, and subject matter experts collaborate and exchange experience. By combining a passion for science and research with precision engineering we create smart and sustainable solutions and products that help our businesses shape the future.

The Power Electronics team at RTX Technology Research Center invites individuals with power electronics expertise and strong analytical, numerical, and physics-based modeling skills to apply for an open position.

What You Will Do:

• We are seeking a Senior Research Engineer to join our cohesive team of research engineers and technicians who are focused on developing innovative technologies and solving challenging problems for aerospace and defense applications.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams in areas such as high-power systems, power electronics packaging/thermal systems, and aerospace propulsion systems.
• Deliver advanced technology through creative analysis and problem solving.
• Select and deploy appropriate modeling fidelity for a given problem, including the application of high-fidelity computational models and circuit simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, LTspice, Altium, etc).
• Communicate research results effectively through both verbal and written means.
• Participate in the creation of research proposals to RTX business units and government agencies.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an MS Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience in electrical engineering and power electronics as applied to power converter design, high-power systems, or pulse power design.
• Experience in the application of analytical skills towards the development of new technologies.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
• Ph.D. candidates with no formal experience will be considered. M.S. candidates must have 3+ years of experience in a relevant work environment.
• Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills, informal and formal presentation skills, and ability to foster positive relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ability to manage uncertain requirements, develop approaches to solve problems, and recognize when additional subject matter expertise is needed.

Specialized knowledge or research interest in one or more of the following areas:

• Pulsed power systems
• Space applications (radiation-hardened electronics)
• On-chip power delivery, integration and packaging
• Fusion systems (plasma, ultra-high voltage)
• Semiconductor power devices
• Alternate propulsion systems

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