Senior Technical Fellow - Gas Turbine Combustors and Advanced Propulsion

Date Posted:

2026-11-02



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-RTRC L ~ 411 Silver Ln ~ RTRC L



Position Role Type:

Onsite



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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ 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 after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The following position is being posted as part of the Corporate and Enterprise Services Technical Fellows program.

RTX Fellows serve as the technical foundation of our company. Through leadership, innovation, organizational impact, and talent development – our Fellows ensure the technical excellence and competitive advantage of our world-class people, processes, and products.

Summary of Role

Technology & Global Engineering is seeking a Senior Technical Fellow, Gas Turbine Combustors and Advanced Propulsion, to provide technical leadership for a portfolio of contract research and development programs within the RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC).

The role will lead strategic research, technology development, customer engagement, and transition of advanced propulsion technologies across RTX. The successful candidate will bring deep technical expertise in gas turbine combustors, advanced propulsion, reacting-flow physics, alternative fuels, modeling and simulation, experimental diagnostics, or related areas, along with experience working with U.S. Government agencies, including the Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community.

In addition to completing this application, please note the following additional requirements for Fellows roles:

• Please include your resume/CV and a candidate summary form. The candidate summary form will be provided to you for completion.
• A nomination form will be required as part of your application. The nomination must be provided by a Sr. Director (or above) or an existing Principal Fellow/Distinguished Engineer.

What You Will Do

• Lead strategic research programs addressing efficiency, durability, operability, emissions reduction, alternative fuels, and future propulsion architectures.
• Lead Contract Research and Development (CRAD) pursuits and develop winning Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community science and technology proposals.
• Build customer relationships, strategic partnerships, and funded research opportunities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to multidisciplinary engineers and scientists across a portfolio of R&D programs.
• Develop and communicate strategic technology visions with RTX Business Units, technical staff, and program leadership.
• Guide development, demonstration, and transition of new technologies into RTX businesses.
• Provide technical guidance to RTRC and Business Unit projects, including support for root cause investigations.
• Lead technical and programmatic reviews to drive technical excellence and rigor.
• Originate and patent new ideas, define new projects, and guide technologies from concept through transition.
• Enhance RTX technical visibility through professional societies and collaborative relationships with DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, UARCs, academia, and other external organizations.
• Provide reports and presentations to senior management and functional leadership.
• Support cross-BU technology roadmaps, Business Unit technology strategies, Communities of Practice, RTX technology networks, and RTRC discipline strategies.
• Publish research in peer-reviewed publications and conference proceedings.
• Collaborate with RTX Fellows and technical SMEs to identify and drive game-changing technology initiatives.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree and minimum 12 years experience
• Technical expertise in one or more areas including: Gas turbine combustors and low-emissions or alternative-fuel combustion, High-pressure reacting-flow physics, turbulent and multiphase combustion, flame dynamics, or chemical kinetics, Combustion stability and thermoacoustics, High-fidelity modeling and simulation of turbulent and multiphase reacting flows, Advanced experimental diagnostics and characterization of sprays, mixing, and combustion, High-speed airbreathing propulsion, including ramjets, scramjets, and rotating detonation engines, Gas turbine and non-airbreathing propulsion system design and analysis, Thermodynamic cycle optimization and conceptual propulsion system design.
• Experience with project management tools and management of large programs.
• Experience creating successful proposals for external funding and growing business through strong customer relationships.

Qualifications We Prefer

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to partner with RTX Fellows and technical SMEs to drive complex technology initiatives in multidisciplinary environments.
• Ability to communicate with and influence leaders at all organizational levels on matters of strategic importance.
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders to accept concepts, practices, and approaches.
• Industry engagement through professional committees, publications, or related technical activities.
• Recognized as a prominent expert within the field.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance; TS/SCI preferred.
• Experience leading R&D programs for the Department of Defense, NASA, Department of Energy, or related government agencies in combustors and propulsion.
• Strong external engagement and recognition across relevant technical communities.
• Demonstrated experience leading diverse technical teams and developing innovative solutions.

Learn More & Apply Now!
Work Location Onsite 
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products

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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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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