Senior Principal Advanced Systems Leader (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Retirement plan with 401(k) match

Flexible work schedules and parental leave

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking an experienced individual in Middletown, RI to lead multi-million dollar R&D initiatives. The candidate will create visions for new concepts and manage complex technical challenges while ensuring metrics are exceeded. An active government security clearance is required, along with significant experience in physical sciences and engineering.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $132,400 – $251,600, with relocation assistance available, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and work-life balance initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in R&D roles.
• Active U.S. government security clearance required.
• Experience with R&D contracts from U.S. Government customers.

Responsibilities

• Create vision for new concepts and secure funding.
• Lead multi-million dollar R&D programs.
• Execute field tests and manage metrics.

Skills

Fluent in programming languages (Python, MATLAB, C, C++)

Ability to lead R&D teams

Experience in physical sciences, mechanical engineering

Education

Degree in STEM or 14 years experience

Job description

What You Will Do

• Create the vision and secure funding for new concepts.
• Lead multiple, multi‑million‑dollar R&D and transition programs.
• Plan and execute field tests on land or at sea.
• Regularly meet or exceed the metrics of challenging R&D programs.
• Handle complex technical challenges while helping researchers focus on the technical work and the big picture of their efforts.
• Travel to partner, customer, and corporate sites.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 7 years of experience.
• In absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued secret security clearance required prior to start date.
• Fluent in at least one commonly used programming language such as Python, MATLAB, C, or C++.
• Experience forming and leading teams of scientists and engineers through the full lifecycle of technology development.
• 10+ years of experience related to physical sciences, mechanical engineering, sensing and signal processing, acoustics, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in physical sciences or engineering.
• Successful capture of new R&D contracts from U.S. Government customers such as DARPA, ONR, or U.S. Navy PMOs.
• Previous experience working within research and development engineering organizations.

Location & Compensation

Location: Middletown, RI. Position is onsite at the company headquarters. Salary range: 132,400 USD – 251,600 USD. Relocation assistance is available.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Retirement plan with 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Work‑life benefits including flexible work schedules, parental leave (including paternal leave), achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.
• Leadership support, business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR assistance.
• Access to RTX opportunities for technology transition.

EEO Statement

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, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Veterans Affairs Readjustment Assistance Act of 1977.