Senior Research Engineer - Electrical Systems

Prattwhitney; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

23 days’ holiday plus statutory public holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Cork is seeking a Senior Researcher – Electrical Systems to lead technology research on high power density electronics and aerospace electrical systems. You will develop innovative designs, execute research plans, and collaborate with universities and industry partners.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or Master's degree, strong knowledge of power electronics, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including 23 days' holiday and a contributory pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a PhD with relevant academic or industrial experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and power electronics.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute technology research plans within time and budget.
• Generate innovative concepts through technical excellence.
• Design, build and test hardware prototypes in lab environments.

Skills

Electrical systems

Power electronics

Converter control

High-voltage technologies

Strong communication skills

Education

PhD or Master's degree with relevant experience

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-05-21 Country: Ireland Location: IE-CO-CORK-001 ~ Penrose Wharf ~ PENROSE

Position: Senior Researcher – Electrical Systems

What you will be working on

• High power density power electronics, including converter design, analysis and control
• Electrical power distribution architectures, including redundancy, fault isolation and system safety
• EMI analysis and filter design, including magnetic component design
• Converter and motor drive control, implemented on DSPs and/or FPGAs
• High-voltage effects and mitigation, including arcing faults, creepage and clearance, partial discharge, lightning and altitude/low-pressure considerations
• Aerospace electrical systems, architectures and certification standards

What you will do

• Develop and execute technology research plans within agreed time and budget requirements
• Generate innovative concepts through technical excellence, experimentation and creative thinking
• Design, build and test hardware prototypes and control strategies in lab environments
• Lead significant parts of research projects or complex technical subsystems
• Translate complex technical ideas into clear reports, presentations and recommendations
• Present research outcomes to senior technical and business stakeholders
• Contribute directly to long-term technology roadmaps
• Support proposals for externally funded research initiatives
• Collaborate with universities, government bodies, national laboratories and industry partners
• Help influence the future direction of electrified aviation technologies

What you will bring

• Typically requires a PhD with relevant academic or industrial experience, or a Master’s degree with strong relevant experience and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, power electronics, converter control or high-voltage technologies
• A practical, experimental mindset with enthusiasm for hands-on research and lab-based development
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within international teams
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical work to varied audiences
• The confidence to challenge assumptions, explore new approaches and expand beyond your core area of expertise
• Experience within aerospace, electrified propulsion, safety-critical systems or certification environments would be advantageous, but it is not essential.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• 23 days’ holiday plus statutory public holidays
• Contributory pension scheme, with up to 8% company contribution
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Private medical insurance
• The opportunity to work with world-class aerospace technology and global research teams

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.