Date Posted: ********** Country: Ireland Location: IE-CO-CORK-001 ~ Penrose Wharf ~ PENROSE
Position: Senior Researcher – Electrical Systems
What you will be working on
High power density power electronics, including converter design, analysis and control
Electrical power distribution architectures, including redundancy, fault isolation and system safety
EMI analysis and filter design, including magnetic component design
Converter and motor drive control, implemented on DSPs and/or FPGAs
High-voltage effects and mitigation, including arcing faults, creepage and clearance, partial discharge, lightning and altitude/low-pressure considerations
Aerospace electrical systems, architectures and certification standards
What you will do
Develop and execute technology research plans within agreed time and budget requirements
Generate innovative concepts through technical excellence, experimentation and creative thinking
Design, build and test hardware prototypes and control strategies in lab environments
Lead significant parts of research projects or complex technical subsystems
Translate complex technical ideas into clear reports, presentations and recommendations
Present research outcomes to senior technical and business stakeholders
Contribute directly to long-term technology roadmaps
Support proposals for externally funded research initiatives
Collaborate with universities, government bodies, national laboratories and industry partners
Help influence the future direction of electrified aviation technologies
What you will bring
Typically requires a PhD with relevant academic or industrial experience, or a Master's degree with strong relevant experience and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a related field.
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, power electronics, converter control or high-voltage technologies
A practical, experimental mindset with enthusiasm for hands-on research and lab-based development
The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within international teams
Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical work to varied audiences
The confidence to challenge assumptions, explore new approaches and expand beyond your core area of expertise
Experience within aerospace, electrified propulsion, safety-critical systems or certification environments would be advantageous, but it is not essential.
What we offer
Competitive salary
23 days' holiday plus statutory public holidays
Contributory pension scheme, with up to 8% company contribution
Life assurance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
Private medical insurance
The opportunity to work with world-class aerospace technology and global research teams
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment.
All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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