Senior Principal Advanced Systems Leader (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Job summary

RTX is looking for a skilled leader for R&D programs in Middletown, RI, requiring at least 10 years of relevant experience in STEM fields. The role encompasses planning and executing field tests, leading multimillion-dollar R&D projects, and necessitates a secret security clearance. RTX offers competitive compensation packages with comprehensive benefits including flexible schedules and parental leave, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 10 years of experience or 7 years with an advanced degree.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required.
• Experience in related physical sciences or mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Create vision and secure funding for new concepts.
• Lead multi-million-dollar R&D programs.
• Plan and execute field tests on land or at sea.

Skills

Programming in Python, Matlab, C, or C++

Physical sciences and mechanical engineering knowledge

Team leadership in technology development

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

PhD in physical sciences or engineering (preferred)

Job description

Location

US-RI-MIDDLETOWN-201 ~ 127 John Clarke Rd ~ BBN MIDDLETOWN, Ste 3

Date Posted

2026-05-08

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

RTX Corporation 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 Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 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, VA.

For over 70 years, scientists and engineers in disciplines at RTX BBN Technologies have collaborated to solve real-world problems through research, exploration, development and prototyping. We challenge the status quo, pioneer new technologies, and create transformative solutions. You can learn more about BBN at https://www.rtx.com/who-we-are/we-are-rtx/transformative-technologies/bbn

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 to be achieved, and the big picture of their efforts.
• Travel to partner, customer and corporate sites.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
• 10+ years of experience related to physical sciences, mechanical engineering, sensing and signal processing, acoustics, or related discipline.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is 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 full lifecycle of technology development.

Qualifications We Prefer

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

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.

Location

• This position is onsite at our Middletown, RI headquarters
• Relocation assistance available

To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide

• A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D.
• A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.
• A technically competent pool of research scientists who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine your research vision and goals.
• Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support.
• Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition your research and ultimately see it fielded.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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. 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.

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.

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.

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