Date Posted:
2026-09-21
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
What You Will Do
The Aerodynamics & Acoustics Discipline at RTX Technology Research Center is seeking candidates with expertise in computational and/or experimental aeroacoustics or hydroacoustics. We invite applications for a Research Engineer to join our integrated team of engineers and technicians dedicated to advancing innovative technologies for aerospace and defense applications. In this role, the successful candidate will collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to perform technology, product, and program research using stateoftheart R&D principles, methods, and tools. They will develop pioneering solutions to both fundamental and applied research challenges, demonstrate creativity in delivering advanced technologies, and communicate results effectively through written reports and presentations. The position also includes contributing to research proposal development for RTX business units and government agencies.
A successful candidate will have technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Highfidelity modeling and simulation of aeroacoustic mechanisms, including sound generation and propagation in aerospace and naval systems.
- Experimental methods for noise measurement and characterization of unsteady flow and acoustic phenomena.
- Analysis of sound generation and transmission in air or water vehicles, propulsion systems, airmanagement systems, and related components.
- Development and evaluation of noisereduction concepts, including acoustic liners.
- Wave phenomena in fluids and solids, including acoustic metamaterials.
- Application of ultrasoundbased measurement and inspection techniques.
- Use of advanced sensing concepts and signalprocessing techniques.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- An advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent military education and experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in fundamental principles of fluid dynamics and acoustics, including acoustic analogies and unsteady fluid flow phenomena.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in the application of computational and/or experimental skills towards the development of new technologies.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- A PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field and 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent military education and experience.
- 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.
What We Offer: Whether youre 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.
Learn More & Apply Now!
Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employees personal responsibility.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the companys performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
