Research Engineer – Aerodynamics
| Company | RTX |
|---|---|
| Location | Hartford, CT, USA |
| Salary | $82000 – $164000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or closely related field and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or a Master’s Degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or closely related field and minimum 3 years experience or a PhD mechanical or aerospace engineering, or closely related field
- Knowledge of fluid mechanics / aerodynamics / aeroacoustics / aeroelastics as applied to propulsion systems, rotor technologies, turbomachinery, compression systems, or high-speed flows with experience in the application of computational fluid dynamics in one or more of these areas
- Experience in the application of analytical skills towards the development of new technologies
- U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams in areas such as propulsion systems, turbomachinery, compression systems, and high-speed flows
- Delivery of advanced technology through creative analysis and problem solving; to possess the ability to select and deploy appropriate modeling fidelity for a given problem including the application of high-fidelity computational models
- Communicate research results effectively through both verbal and written means
- Participate in the creation of research proposals to RTX business units and government agencies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or closely related field
- Ph.D. candidates with no formal experience will be considered. M.S. candidates must have 3+ years of experience in a relevant work environment
- Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
- Communication skills, informal and formal presentation skills, and ability to foster positive relationships with internal and external partners
- Experience managing uncertain requirements, develop approaches to solve problems, and recognize when additional subject matter expertise is needed.
Benefits
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No information provided on Benefits.