RTX · 1 day ago
Research Scientist: Sensemaking & Autonomous Control
RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. The Research Scientist in the Sensemaking and Autonomous Control group will develop cutting-edge AI solutions to support DoD and Intelligence Community missions, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to solve complex technical challenges.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Support SMAC in developing novel analytics and algorithms to address complex, open-ended, DoD and intelligence problems requiring unprecedented speed, performance, and trustworthiness
Work with globally recognized R&D leaders in their field to develop the technologies of tomorrow for our defense and intelligence communities
Work side by side with leading scientists, engineers, and program managers of all levels to enable tactical and strategic decision-making using Python, Java, C, and/or C++
Work with senior and junior technical staff to grow our business with both current and new customers
Qualification
Required
MS with 3+ years of relevant experience, or BS with 5+ years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related field
Extensive experience in data analytics and algorithms from classical and AI-based domains to support sensemaking, optimization, and autonomous control
Proficiency prototyping and testing data analytics and algorithms written in Python, Java, C, C++, or similar
Extensive experience in Model Based Estimation and Control, including computer vision, for autonomous systems, sensors, and edge compute
Experience using modern AI applications, such as PyTorch or Tensorflow
Experience with image and/or signal processing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment with scientists and engineers at multiple seniority levels to derive and explain solutions to complex problems
Ability and willingness to earn a DoD or IC Top Secret security clearance, which generally requires a US citizenship
Preferred
Experience executing novel AI research to solve challenges related to physical sensing/control/autonomy in sparse data environments as evident by publication record, past performance, or equivalent
Experience using modern AI compute workflows such as High-Performance Computing (HPC) or CUDA enabled Graphical Processing Units (GPUs)
Experience working with edge/embedded compute hardware like Nvidia Jetson, FPGA Xilinx, and/or general embedded controller design
Experience working in applied research and rapid prototype programs, especially with DoD/IC customers
Interest in learning customer challenges across multiple problem spaces as well as how to engage with customers, write proposals, and generate new business
Ph.D. in AI, Operations Research, Computer Engineering or similar
Benefits
Parental (including paternal) leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
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