Senior Power Electronics Research Engineer

RTX • East Hartford, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees