Principal Microwave Photonics Engineer
RTX
columbia, MD · Posted October 12, 2026
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November 2026
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AI use among engineers, all other is little observed so far. Measured exposure for engineers, all other: 7% (little observed).
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RTX has filed 6 layoff notices in the last twelve months, covering 25 workers, most recently October 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
About the job
Date Posted. 2026-10-12Country. United States of America Location. US-MD-COLUMBIA-7100 ~ 7100 Columbia Gateway Dr ~ COLUMBIA GATEWAY, Ste 160 Position Role Type. Onsite. U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or...