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The following position is to join our RTX Technology Research Center:

The Electromagnetic and Network Systems Team at RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) is a multidisciplinary team working in the research and development in RF and EO components and systems. We develop and execute programs focused on transitioning novel concepts from early technology stages to a state that impacts and influences businesses and applications. Our Team is looking for highly motivated individuals for the position of Electromagnetics research interns with emphasis on RF circuits and applied electromagnetics. Internship role at the Research Center provides graduate students the opportunity to get exposed to most challenging problems and cutting-edge technological advancements.

What You Will do

• Modeling, prototyping, and testing active and passive RF circuits
• Electromagnetics and multi-physics modeling
• Utilizing modeling tools and testing equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results.
• Providing support for technical reports and presentation.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Candidates must be currently pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field. Please submit a copy of your academic transcripts with your application.
• At least 1 year of relevant course work on electromagnetism, atomic, molecular and optics physics.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with fundamental components and instruments including fiber optics, electro-optical components, light sources, detectors, electronics, optical system alignment.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with simulation and computation tools including ZEMAX, Matlab, Labview and/or Python.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with modeling in Zemax including optical and optical fiber component simulation.
• Experience with photonic integrated circuits
• Experience with metamaterial, metasurface designs
• Experience with quantum optics and materials

Learn More & Apply Now!

Location: This position is in East Hartford, CT and is an onsite role.

Please consider the following role type definitions 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.

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.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 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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