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Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense. Its 195,000 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.

To realize our full potential, Raytheon Technologies is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.

The following position is to join our Corporate or Research Center Team:

Senior Research Engineer-Heat Transfer Team

Raytheon Technologies Research Center (RTRC) develops new technologies that enable the most innovative products in the world. Our researchers serve as expert technical consultants for Raytheon Technologies (RTX) business, lead government-sponsored research programs, and pursue their own creative ideas. RTX businesses include Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Missiles & Defense, and Raytheon Intelligence & Space. From next-generation green aircraft propulsion to advanced mission systems for warfighters, we combine innovation with product application to shape the future.

The next generation of products demands that we cross traditional technical boundaries. If you enjoy leveraging your technical expertise in thermal engineering to work across disciplines and on a range of applications, the Heat Transfer Team is a good fit for you. Our Senior Research Engineer position demands strong engineering fundamentals, expertise in analytical and numerical physics-based modeling, and the ability to come to meaningful research conclusions.

On the Heat Transfer Team, you’ll be expected to contribute to the many of the following areas:

• Develop and apply advanced optimization design models including parametric optimization and topology optimization for thermal components such as heat sinks, cold plates, heat exchangers, and integrated flow channels.
• Create and utilize physical test systems in the areas of additively manufactured fluid/thermal coupons, two-phase flow loops, and thermal interface characterization.
• Develop and apply high-fidelity and reduced order modeling of single- and two-phase flows.
• Develop cooling strategies for electronics with high and/or transient heat fluxes, such as heterogeneous integration, microchannel cooling, passive heat spreaders, jet impingement, and phase change materials.
• Predict device reliability with thermomechanical modeling.
• Develop emerging thermal management technologies to enable advancements in areas of additive manufacturing, microelectronics, power electronics, electric machines, aircraft systems, avionics, radar systems, sensor systems, and space systems.
• Develop cryogenic systems and components including advanced cooling cycles.
• Contribute to developing technologies by increasing their Technology Readiness Level with the goal of transitioning the technology to be used in real-world products.
• Invent new technology products and processes resulting in patents.

Basic qualifications:

• Deep understanding in the areas of heat transfer and thermal engineering.
• Analytic modeling and programming skills in common languages.
• Understanding of FEA and CFD modeling.
• Experience working in a research laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated experience in publishing and presenting research.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card) required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The quality of adaptability to take on a wide array of research challenges while leveraging deep expertise in specific areas.
• The ability to tackle technical and ill-defined problems, identify a research path, and create solutions.

Location:

• This position is in East Hartford CT and is a hybrid role. (Expected to work on-site 2-5 days per week).
• Relocation package is offered for this position.

Education requirements:

• Ph.D. or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Physics is required.
• Ph.D. candidates with research in a relevant technical area.
• M.S. candidates with 4+ years of relevant job experience.

Typically requires:

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience.

Engineering/Other Technical Positions:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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