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RTX are hiring a

Senior User Experience Designer

Date Posted

2026-01-30

Country

United States of America

Location

UT81: UT-1 FS Corp 1 Farm Springs, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA

Position Role Type

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

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.

Position Overview

RTX’s Enterprise Data Services (ES-Data) group is seeking a Senior User Experience Designer to support RTX’s Data and AI strategy. This individual will work on the Product Design team at ES-Data; partnering with colleagues within ES-Data and across the RTX enterprise to drive user research and design for ES-Data products and RTX business unit initiatives. Designers who thrive within ES-Data are strategic, detail-oriented and multi-skilled. They work in complex domains that require deep collaboration with internal teams and subject matter experts across the enterprise. Our mission is to apply human-centered design expertise to the biggest data and AI opportunities, fusing ES-Data’s advanced capabilities with real user needs and tangible business value.

What You Will Do

  • Apply design thinking methods to lead problem framing, ideation and concept exploration that balance user needs, business objectives and technical constraints.
  • Collaborate in workshop facilitation by owning design thinking activities and breakout discussions, working directly with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to translate pain-points and opportunities into product concepts.
  • Plan and conduct user research in complex domains (aerospace, defense, ops & supply chain). Synthesize research inputs to generate clear, actionable insights.
  • Drive end-to-end product design from concept and validation through agile development to product rollout and continuous improvements.
  • Present research findings and product designs to stakeholders and business leaders. Facilitate alignment, manage feedback and support confident decision-making.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, data and engineering teams and domain experts to design production-grade enterprise solutions.
  • Contribute to high value reusable assets including our Design System and Design Thinking Toolkit.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.

  • 7+ years’ experience designing digital products. Preferably in a software development or technology environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Design of data-driven digital products and dashboards.
  • Design Thinking, user research, and workshop facilitation.
  • High-fidelity visual design, data viz, accessibility, and design systems.
  • Proficient in Figma and presentation tools.
  • Strong stakeholder communication and consulting skills.
  • Excellent prioritization, attention to detail, and self-direction.

Work Location

This is a hybrid role, 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.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.