Associate Director, Aerothermal Systems, RTRC

Date Posted:

2025-04-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT13: RC-CT - Corp 411 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT, 06108 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

The Aerothermal Systems Department at RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) is seeking an Associate Director, Aerothermal Systems Technology. This role will be responsible for building and providing technical leadership for a portfolio of contract research and development programs.

A successful candidate will have direct experience working with US Government agencies, including the US Department of Defense, and technical expertise in one or more of the following technology areas:

• Maritime (Undersea and Surface)

• Space (VLEO to Cislunar)

• Aerodynamics (including VTOL to High-Speed Systems)

• Reacting Flows and Energetics

• Novel propulsion and power generation cycles and systems (including Nuclear)

• Low Observable/Counter-Low Observable Technologies

• Power and Thermal Management for Electronic Warfare Systems

Job Responsibilities

Propose and win Department of Defense science & technology programs in areas of interest through technology leveraging, capability development, and strategic partnering;

• Provide indirect technical leadership to a diverse and multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists in the successful execution of a portfolio of projects in this area with technical discipline and rigor in project execution;

• Interact with Research Center technical staff and Program Offices and all RTX businesses to develop and communicate a strategic vision in the areas of interest to these business units;

• Mentor individual contributors on projects and assist in developing technical skills in selected areas;

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to provide timely, accurate and detailed reports and presentations to senior management and functional teams.

• Working closely with internal and external customers to demonstrate and transition new technologies

• Enhance RTRC/RTX profile with external visibility to professional societies and develop collaborative research relationships with National labs and academia

• Actively participate and support cross-RTX technology roadmaps, strategies, and communities of practice

• Publish in peer-reviewed publications and conference proceedings

Qualifications You Must Have

• An advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and 10 years’ relevant experience or equivalent military education and experience

• Technical expertise, including engineering, research, and/or project management in one or more of the technology areas listed above

• Project management tools and experience managing large programs

• Experience in creating winning proposals for external funding and secure growth through strong customer relationships and engagement

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• A PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and 10 years’ relevant experience or equivalent military education and experience

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance preferred. TS/SCI preferred.

• Prior experience leading research and development programs in the United States Department of Defense, Intellig