Job Information
RTX Corporation Senior Research Engineer, Electric Systems – Aircraft Electrification in Penrose Wharf, Ireland
Date Posted:
2023-12-08
Country:
Ireland
Location:
LOC9008: Collins Aerospace Ireland limited, 4th Floor, Penrose Business Center, Penrose Wharf, Cork - Ireland
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a global leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Our global team works hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that air travel can be safer, more affordable, and more sustainable in the years to come.
Within Collins Aerospace, Applied Research and Technology’s mission is to accelerate transformative aerospace technologies for a safer, more connected, and sustainable world. We are seeking candidates for our rapidly growing Electrical Systems team in Cork, Ireland. Come join us as we redefine aerospace and make sustainable, environmentally responsible, carbon neutral aviation a reality.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a solid mix of academic background and applied experience in the development of electrical systems and display a passion for applying these skills to the research and development of Hybrid Electric Propulsion and More Electric aviation technologies.
Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate expert knowledge in at least one of the following:
High power density power electronics converter design, analysis, and control.
System design and management of large-scale energy storage solutions suitable for electrical transport (batteries and/or fuel cells).
Modelling and evaluation of electrical power distribution architectures including consideration of redundancy, fault isolation, and system safety.
High-voltage effects and mitigations including some or all aspects of arcing faults, creepage/clearance, partial discharge, and lightning. Preferably including knowledge of altitude/low pressure considerations.
An applied background in aerospace systems and architectures is a plus. Familiarity with aerospace regulations and certification standards is also desirable but not essential.
Key Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary and cooperative team, and will be expected to:
Develop and execute technology research plans within time and budget constraints.
Demonstrate technical excellence and creative thinking that leads to innovative concepts.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills and provide timely, accurate reports and presentations to senior management and functional teams.
Enjoy working in the lab to design and test hardware prototypes and/or implement and test control strategies.
Actively contribute concepts to technology roadmaps.
Assume responsibility for several components on a project or a complex component of a larger project.
Assist in developing proposals for externally-funded research.
Qualifications & Competencies
Motivated self-starter with a strong enthusiasm to learn and passion for mentoring and experimental work.
Well-organized and has excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills to work in international teams.
Willing to champion and challenge new technical ideas.
Able to adapt to new challenges and go beyond the original field of expertise.
Able to partner with universities, government agencies, national labs, and professional organizations to meet organizational objectives within time and budget constraints.
Education & Experience
A PhD in Electronics Engineering, with 0-2+ years of industrial or academic experience, or a Master’s degree with 2-5+ years of experience in industry or academia.
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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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.