Director, Microelectronics

Date Posted:

2025-01-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UTCO1: Corp-CO-Remote UT Remote Colorado , Denver, CO, 80201 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 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, RTX 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 RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

RTX’s Technology and Global Engineering organization seeks a director to coordinate microelectronics strategy across our three business units.   RTX is the world’s largest Aerospace and Defense company and utilizes complex, customized microelectronics components in a broad spectrum of systems, including radar, electromagnetic warfare, missile guidance, avionics, GPS, and optical/IR imaging.  The Corporate Microelectronics Director will be responsible for developing and coordinating company-wide strategy in this key technical area and guide decisions regarding investments in internal capabilities and partnerships with external partners. 

What you will do:

• Develop and coordinate corporate level strategy across RTX’s three business units (Raytheon, Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney) in the areas of microelectronics design, fabrication, and packaging.

• Lead corporate level coordination of design tools and standards for design re-use for FPGA, ASIC, chiplet and other microelectronics systems across RTX business units

• Spearhead strategic partnerships with external partners (for design, fabrication, packaging, etc.) and act as lead RTX point of contact.

• Represent RTX interests and capabilities to government organizations and customers; coordinate RTX engagement on CHIPS Act activities

• Make recommendations to corporate and business unit leadership on internal R&D and capital investments

• Oversee corporate IRAD portfolio in microelectronics

• Serve as RTX representative to industry consortia and organizations in areas related to microelectronics and represent RTX at relevant technical conferences

Qualifications You Must Have

• Advanced degree in engineering or a related technical field

• At least 15 years of professional experience in microelectronics design and/or fabrication; research and expertise recognized externally by other regulatory bodies, customers, or universities.

• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership regarding matters of strategic importance to the business or enterprise.

• Experience leading the capture of R&D contracts, including development of winning technical strategy, recruiting and negotiation with teammates, and preparation of technical proposal

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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RTX 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.
 

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
Hybrid: Employees who are working in hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications:

To qualify for the RTX, Re-Empower Program, candidates should:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application

• Have prior experience in functional area of interest

• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

The salary range for this role is 176,000 USD - 352,000 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/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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