Digital Engineer, Model Based Digital Thread

Date Posted : 2024-05-10

2024-05-10

Country :

United States of America

Location :

RC1 : United Tech Research Center 411 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT, 06108 USA

Position Role Type : Hybrid

Hybrid

For more than 90 years the RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) has operated as a multidisciplinary group of experts collaborating on groundbreaking innovations.

Our team includes some of the world’s leading scientists, researchers and engineers working to anticipate the discoveries destined to change everything, and they transform that research into the solutions and products that help our businesses shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Our unique talent, experience and resources allow us to deliver rapid responses to critical, time-sensitive challenges and develop breakthroughs for a safer, more connected world.

RTX seeks visionary, action-oriented people to lead the RTX digital transformation as part of the Model-based Digital Thread Process Capability Center (MBDT PCC).

The MBDT PCC is a specialized, corporate-level organization that works with engineering groups from across our business units to accelerate the development and adoption of digital engineering methods and tools.

We work with teams that design jet engines, radars, missiles, and more from a diverse portfolio of RTX programs as the company transforms its engineering culture and approach.

As the Model-Based Digital Thread (MBDT) Engineer you will be responsible for using your understanding of model-based system engineering and semantic technologies to define and support the building of technology demonstrators that meet stakeholder needs across engineering, manufacturing, service, and aftermarket organizations.

You will collaborate with technical experts from multiple RTX business units and Corporate functions to define and develop clear technology demonstration plans and manage requirements with the methods, modeling, and toolchain teams.

You will also lead and / or support the transfer, adoption and injection of the built model-based digital thread technology demonstrators into business unit capabilities and production programs.

As part of this role, you will engage and build relationships with business owners and technology experts from across all RTX divisions in the engineering, operations, and services value streams.

What You Will Do

Contribute to the definition, development and adoption of digital engineering capabilities across engineering, manufacturing, service, and aftermarket organizations.

Engage in technical discussions with both internal and external technical stakeholders to articulate use cases and identify needed digital engineering capabilities.

Contribute to the development of ontologies enabling data interoperability across the product lifecycle

Support the design, implementation and management of Knowledge Graphs

Support projects to demonstrate seamless linking of as-designed through as-maintained data and models.

Collaborate with teams across RTX Business Units to define the platform technologies required to support digital twin development and operation

Document and communicate research and best practices in presentation files, white papers, and publications.

Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications You Must Have :

Working knowledge in advanced software, data modeling and architecture, model-based technology development, data transformation, data linking and search technology

General knowledge in model-based engineering processes for the development, production and maintenance of complex cyber-physical system in the Aerospace & Defense domain

Understanding of modeling and analysis of complex systems with different levels of fidelity, including modeling of structural and fluid dynamics, model based system engineering and behavioral modeling

Understanding of model-based technologies, data factories, engineering and manufacturing data systems.

Working knowledge in MBSE software such as Cameo, Enterprise Architect, or Rational Rhapsody.

Working knowledge of Semantic Web modeling languages (RDF / s, OWL), query languages (SPARQL) and validation standards (SHACL)

Working knowledge of open-source and commercial ontology engineering editors (e.g. Protege, Mobi, TopQuadrant products, PoolParty)

Working knowledge of semantic data / knowledge graph platforms (e.g., Cambridge Semantics, Stardog, Jena)

Industrial experience in developing taxonomy / ontology to support enterprise use cases

Experience in working with key internal and external Business & Technology stakeholders

Ability to quickly understand complex processes and communicate them in simple language

Strong business focus and analytical skills

U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Qualifications We Prefer :

Exposure to industrial standards and state of the art for reference data modeling across the product lifecycle

Good connection with leading research groups and advanced technology initiatives

INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) certification

OMG-Certified Systems Modeling Language™ (SysML®) Professional (OCSMP)

Education & Experiences :

Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years industrial experience on ontology, data modeling or information architecture with at least 3+ years in conceptual and logical information / meta-data modeling

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 :

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.

Requires advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management.

Practical to substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.

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.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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.

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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.