Electromagnetic & Power Systems Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Educational assistance

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX Corporate in East Hartford seeks a senior leader to shape and execute the discipline's long-term strategy in integrated electric systems, power electronics, electromagnetics, and network systems. You will guide labs, staffing, partnerships, and external engagements with customers and agencies.

The role emphasizes staff development, budget management, and strategic collaboration with RTX business units to advance cutting-edge research programs and deliver high-impact solutions.

Qualifications

• Requires university degree or higher with 10–12+ years in relevant fields.
• Minimum 6 years in applied research for power electronics, electrical machines or electromagnetic systems.

Responsibilities

• Owns, develops, and executes long-term strategy and operational direction for the discipline.
• Ensure best-in-class technical assets and discipline health for world-class research programs.
• Manage/monitor/maintain labs, lab equipment, and software tools.
• Think strategically about next-generation technologies.
• Create workforce and staffing plans; engage with RTX business units and external partners.
• Support engagement with government CRAD awards to augment research portfolio.
• Provide opportunities for junior staff to own larger pieces of a research portfolio.
• Manage project financials and mentor others in budgeting.
• Communicate with and influence executive leadership.

Skills

Applied research experience

Power electronics

Electromagnetic systems

Leadership and mentoring

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

RTX Corporate in East Hartford seeks a senior leader to shape and execute the discipline's long-term strategy in integrated electric systems, power electronics, electromagnetics, and network systems. You will guide labs, staffing, partnerships, and external engagements with customers and agencies.

The role emphasizes staff development, budget management, and strategic collaboration with RTX business units to advance cutting-edge research programs and deliver high-impact solutions.