Research Engineer - Autonomous Collaborative Systems

Raytheon Technologies
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-RTRC K ~ 411 Silver Ln ~ RTRC K2026-03-26Full time

About the job

RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) has a newly created position of Research Engineer in Autonomous Collaborative Systems (ACS). In this role, you will join the ACS team under the Artificial Intelligence (AI) discipline at RTRC. The team is engaged in a wide variety of research areas including computer vision, decision making, trustworthy and explainable AI and human-machine symbiosis for a variety of high impact real world problems in the aerospace, manufacturing, and defense industries. Examples of relevant problems include multi-agent coordination, self-functioning systems of systems, cybersecurity, automated visual inspection of parts, and robotic perception and manipulation.

Responsibilities

Designing and developing algorithms for perception, decision-making, human-machine collaboration, networked and teamed systems, and next generation autonomous platforms.

Prototyping and simulating autonomous systems by writing code, developing software (simulation and visualization), interfacing software/hardware, and supporting real-time demonstrations of autonomy in live, virtual, and simulation test environments.

Disseminating research results through reports, conference proceedings, presentations, invention discourses, and technical papers for archival journals.

Qualifications

Minimum

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience or PhD

Experience with autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, perception, deep/reinforcement/machine learning, robotics, dynamics and controls, flight test and evaluation, modeling & simulation, data science, and statistical analysis.

Experience applying AI techniques to solve real world problems

Languages/Frameworks: Python, C++

Preferred

Experience setting technical direction from initiation to execution of projects and managing technical deliverables for a small team.

Experience with PyTorch/TensorFlow, MATLAB, ROS; Real-time control prototyping and Software/Hardware-in-the-Loop testing

Strong analytical, problem-solving, written/verbal communication, and interpersonal skills with track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, and initiative.

Clear and effective communication with all levels of management, business development, researchers, and customers.

C++; cloud computing, and configuration management.

Broad awareness of advancements in intelligent autonomous systems