Operations-Support Technologies Automation Lead

Date Posted:

2024-10-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

For more than 90 years the RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) has operated as a multidisciplinary group of experts collaborating on groundbreaking innovations. Our team includes some of the world’s leading scientists, researchers and engineers working to anticipate the discoveries destined to change everything, and they transform that research into the solutions and products that help our businesses shape the future of aerospace and defense. Our unique talent, experience and resources allow us to deliver rapid responses to critical, time-sensitive challenges and develop breakthroughs for a safer, more connected world.

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.

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. We transform that research into the solutions and products that help our businesses shape the future.

We are:

Empowering innovation among the company’s businesses.

Solving customers’ critical problems.

Developing breakthroughs for a safer, more connected world.

Working with major universities and national laboratories on groundbreaking research.

The following position is to join our RTX Research Center (RTRC) Optimization and Control Technologies discipline:

What you will do

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with broad expertise in robotics, inspection, software, machine learning and optimization to apply and extend the state of the art. The candidate is expected to work on transitioning novel concepts from early technology stages to a state that impacts and influences businesses and applications.

The responsibilities include:

Lead technology maturation for advanced inspection algorithms and capabilities for both business and government customers, including AI-assisted defect detection, advanced signal processing, high-precision alignment and calibration of multi-robot systems, and machine learning

Lead validation, demonstration, and transition of autonomy capabilities as part of both government-funded and company-funded R&D programs, including rapid prototype deployment and demonstration on hardware platforms

Provide technology development roadmap that support business operations teams, including manufacturing, quality and field support organizations.

Lead and supporting externally and internally sponsored programs, writing external and internal research proposals;

Build relationships to support developing business relationships with industry, academia, and government agencies;

Disseminating research results through reports, conference proceedings, and peer-reviewed articles, and developing intellectual property.

Communicate with a broad range of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical, and manage tech transition efforts with the business unit and government customers.  

Qualifications you must have:

• Ph.D. degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field with 10+ years of experience post degree

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, or data engineering

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

• Autonomous systems expertise, from high-level algorithms to software implementation, including industry experience

The candidate will have solid skills in the following areas:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Machine Learning (ML) for defect detection from imaging systems

• Industrial automation experience, with a track record of delivering functional systems

• Software development, testing and validation background

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with one or more of these is desirable:

• Experience with writing proposals for Gov’t funded research, record of grants

• Real-time image/signal processing and Software/Hardware-in-the-Loop testing

• Experience with 3D rendering pipelines such as trimesh, OpenGL, etc.

• Software life-cycle management experience

• Proficient in multiple programming languages, e.g., Python, Java, C++

• Proficient in working with container frameworks such as Docker and Kubernetes,

• Experience in applying CI/CD frameworks such as GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub

What We Offer: 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.

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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