Senior Research Engineer - Electrical Systems
Location: Penrose Wharf, Cork, Ireland
What you’ll be working on
High‑power‑density power electronics: converter design, analysis, and control
Electrical power distribution architectures, including redundancy, fault isolation, and system safety
EMI analysis and filter design, including optimal magnetic component design
Control of converters and motor‑drive systems, implemented on DSPs and/or FPGAs
High‑voltage effects and mitigations: arcing faults, creepage and clearance, partial discharge, lightning, and low‑pressure/altitude considerations
What you’ll do
Develop and execute technology research plans within agreed time and budget constraints
Apply technical excellence and creative thinking to generate innovative concepts
Design, build, and test hardware prototypes and control strategies in lab environments
Translate complex ideas into clear reports and presentations for senior stakeholders
Contribute directly to long‑term technology roadmaps
Own significant components of research projects or lead complex subsystems
Support proposals for externally funded research initiatives
Collaborate with universities, government bodies, national laboratories, and industry partners
What you’ll bring
A PhD in Electronics Engineering with 0‑2+ years of academic or industrial experience or a Master’s degree with 2‑5+ years of relevant experience
A strong experimental mindset and enthusiasm for hands‑on research
The ability to work autonomously while thriving in international teams
Excellent communication skills, with confidence presenting technical work to diverse audiences
A willingness to challenge assumptions, champion new ideas, and expand beyond your core expertise
What We Offer
Competitive salaries
23 days holiday plus statutory public holidays
Contributory pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
Life assurance with pension
Enhanced family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
Private medical insurance
Why Collins Aerospace
Green, more sustainable aviation starts here. You’ll be part of a global research community influencing industry‑changing technology, backed by world‑class facilities and real pathways from research to flight. Your work won’t sit on a shelf—it will shape the electrical systems flying on future aircraft.
Equal Opportunity EmployerRTX 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.
Equal Opportunity EmployerRaytheon 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.
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