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Date Posted:

2024-12-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT13: RC-CT - Corp 411 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT, 06108 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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 Technology Research Center:

The Advanced Learning and Analytics team researches and develops machine learning, computer vision, reinforcement learning, large language models and human computer interaction solutions for a variety of high impact real world problems in the aerospace, manufacturing and defense industries. Examples include autonomy, multi-agent coordination, cybersecurity, material discovery and design, automated visual inspection of parts, robotic perception and prognostics and health management. We conduct basic and applied research in a stimulating multi-disciplinary environment where scientists, engineers, practitioners, and subject matter experts collaborate and exchange experience.

We are looking for a Machine Learning Summer Intern to help develop machine learning algorithms and approaches in one or several of the areas of i) intersection of Physics Informed Machine Learning (PIML) and foundation models for engineering, ii) Multi-Modal LLM reasoning for scientific discovery and iii) AI assurance and certification

What You Will Do

• Develop machine learning algorithms and approaches for one or several of the topics listed above.

• Optimize algorithms for large datasets using distributed computing or GPU acceleration, and conduct performance experiments against traditional approaches.

• Communicate research findings through presentations, written publications, and support publication in top conferences.

• Collaborate with a focused team on the topics of Physics Informed Machine Learning (PIML), Foundation Models, LLM Agents and deploying AI in safety-critical aerospace and defense systems, gaining exposure to broad AI/ML applications.

What You Will Learn

• Learn about broad areas of AI/ML applications in aerospace and defense within RTX.

• Exposure to industry-standard development processes and tools for executing research projects.

• Improve hands-on technical skills on large-scale data processing and AI/ML development.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related Engineering discipline. Candidates must not graduate prior August 2025. Please submit a copy of your academic transcripts with your application.

• 2+ years of Ph.D. level research experience in broad area of machine learning, PIML, Multi-Modal LLMs, AI Assurance

• 1+ years of experience of ML software and coding experience in Python, and familiarity with ML frameworks like PyTorch, Tensorflow.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Three to Four years of PhD level research experience in combination of the following topics: PIML, Multi-Modal LLMs, AI Assurance. Publication record in top venues like NeurIPS, ICLR, AAAI.

• Ability to set research direction and work independently.

Learn More & Apply Now!Location: This position is in East Hartford, CT and is hybrid role. 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.

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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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.