Assistant IP Counsel

RTX; Cambridge (MA); Vor Ort; USD 157.200 - 298.800; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Zusammenfassung

RTX is seeking an IP Counsel to provide leadership in securing intellectual property protections and advising top executives on strategic matters. The role also includes drafting key agreements and overseeing patent applications.

Located in Cambridge, MA, this role requires a Juris Doctor degree with five years of relevant experience. RTX offers a competitive salary range of $157,200 – $298,800 and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifikationen

• Five years of prior relevant intellectual property experience.
• Member in good standing of a U.S. state bar.
• Willingness to travel 10–15% on occasion.

Aufgaben

• Serve as expert on intellectual property processes.
• Lead licensing and enforcement of rights.
• Draft and negotiate agreements including contracts and licenses.

Kenntnisse

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Multi-tasking abilities

Adaptive and client-focused

Ausbildung

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Jobbeschreibung

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-RTRC J ~ 411 Silver Ln ~ RTRC J

Date Posted: 2026-06-22

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship required to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking an attorney to serve as IP Counsel as part of our Corporate, RTX Technology Research Center Team ("RTRC") and RTX BBN Technologies Team, reporting to the Research Center’s General Counsel. This individual will provide leadership to ensure appropriate protections are secured for the company’s intellectual property; communicate with top executives on matters of strategic importance; be recognized as a thought leader and an expert on intellectual property processes, procedures, and enforcement; and support all intellectual property matters, as needed, for the Research Center, RTX BBN Technologies and Corporate Technology and Global Engineering ("T\&GE").

You will take a visible and important role as a member of RTX’s IP team. Your ability to connect and work effectively with engineering and program personnel, win their confidence, and work as an integrated member of a cross‑disciplinary team while providing effective legal advice and counsel is critical.

What You Will Do

• Serve as an intellectual property thought leader and expert regarding processes and procedures.
• Lead on intellectual property matters, licensing, enforcement of rights and defense against intellectual property claims.
• Provide proactive, effective and timely guidance with clear communication to senior leadership, management, general legal counsel, contract support personnel and all levels of the engineering and business organizations on intellectual property, digital and general legal matters.
• Provide training in these areas to Research Center, RTX BBN Technologies and Corporate T\&GE employees.
• Perform all duties independently and proactively, including referring appropriate matters to the Research Center's General Counsel or peers.
• Engage routinely with technical, legal and management personnel, participate in meetings with outside companies, and advise management on intellectual property and other matters.
• Ensure the establishment and execution of appropriate domestic and foreign intellectual property protection strategies within the group and for the technological areas under responsibility.
• Lead and participate in the development and implementation of intellectual property strategies for the Research Center, RTX BBN Technologies and Corporate T\&GE, its technologies and R&D projects.
• Supervise outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, domestic and foreign.
• Draft and negotiate agreements including government contracts, development agreements, technical services agreements, software licenses, non‑disclosure agreements and other miscellaneous agreements; provide counsel on supply agreements, sales and service contracts and acquisition agreements.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Juris Doctorate (JD) and five years of prior relevant intellectual property experience, in‑house or at a law firm, ideally both.
• Member in good standing of a U.S. state bar.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Multi‑tasking abilities; client focus; adaptive; ability to work effectively in a time‑sensitive and dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel 10–15% on occasion.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous work experience as engineer or other technical field within aerospace or defense industries.
• IP litigation and transactional experience.
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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 employee’s personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

Salary range: $157,200 – $298,800 USD. The range is a good‑faith estimate. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits may include 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 depend on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs, depending on the level of the position and collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and depend on various factors including individual performance, business unit performance and company performance.

This role is U.S.‑based. 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 posting date. However, the window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business necessity.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.