Discipline Lead, Electric and Electromagnetic Systems

RTX; East Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a senior leader to guide the integrated electric systems research at RTRC in East Hartford. You will own the long‑term strategy for the discipline and ensure top‑tier assets, labs, and staff capabilities to deliver cutting‑edge research for aerospace and defense programs.

You will mentor and develop a world-class technical team, oversee budgets, and partner with RTX business units and external customers to advance innovations in power electronics and electromagnetics across

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree in a related field with 10+ years of experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and deliver complex objectives.

Responsibilities

• Owns and executes long-term strategy and operational direction for the discipline.
• Ensure best-in-class technical assets and discipline health for world-class research.
• Manage labs, equipment, and software tools; budget responsibility.
• Collaborate with RTX business units to develop technical solutions; fund external engagements.
• Mentor staff, perform reviews, and plan career development.

Skills

Technical leadership

Power electronics

Electromagnetics

Staff development

Project management

Education

University Degree or equivalent + advanced degree

Minimum 10–12 years experience in applied research

Tools

Lab equipment management

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-02 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-RTRC L ~ 411 Silver Ln ~ RTRC L Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: 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.

Role description:

• Technical Leadership: provide technical leadership in the core technology areas of integrated electric systems, power electronics, electromagnetics and network systems.
• Capability Development: develop and implement a strategic vision for the capabilities under their responsibility including staff, facilities, and external partnerships.
• Work closely with program offices and technical teams across the organization to develop innovative solutions in support of RTX business units' needs, as well as grow RTRC's engagements with its external customers.
• Staff Development: hire, mentor, and motivate world class technical talent; conduct employee performance reviews and individual development/career planning.
• Operations: responsible for environmental health and safety in offices and labs, planning and executing indirect budgets, meeting financial targets.

Responsibilities:

• Owns, develops, and executes on long-term strategy and operational direction for the discipline.
• Ensure best in class technical assets and discipline health to perform world class research programs.
• Manage/monitor/maintain labs, lab equipment, software tools.
• Think strategically about next-generation technologies.
• Responsible for creating workforce and staffing plans.
• Support engagement with RTX business units and develop technical solutions.
• Support external Customer Research & Development (CRAD) awards with government agencies to augment research portfolio.
• Provide opportunities for junior staff to own increasingly larger pieces of a research portfolio – this leader is successful when our BU customers ask for staff members by name.
• Manage project financials and mentor others in doing so.
• Communicate with and influence executive leadership.

Qualifications:

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience.
• Minimum 6 years experience in Applied Research for Power Electronics, Electrical Machines or Electromagnetic systems.
• We Prefer Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and deliver to challenging technical objectives through creative problem solving and innovative thinking.
• Experience in the application of analytical skills to the development of new technology.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation aligned with the strategic interests of RTX.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Excellent analytical and technical leadership skills.
• Demonstrated team leadership, mentoring and staff development.
• Exceptional project management and communication skills.
• Record of technical contributions including patents and publications.
• Willingness to put scientific rigor and team work ahead of self-interests, shares credit appropriately, ability to grow continuously by admitting to and learning from mistakes.
• Ability to fully grasp the needs of the customer, help them to better understand and articulate their need, and support other team members in developing this skillset.

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.

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. 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. The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

• 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
• 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.

Location and Work Arrangement:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

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.

Company Overview:

RTX 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, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 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. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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