57,000+
engineers
This Engineers Week, we celebrate the theme, “Design your future,” reflecting the relentless innovation and ingenuity of engineers who create a better tomorrow. Our engineers lead with creativity, collaboration and determination to shape the future of aerospace and defense. Through the collective ingenuity of engineers, scientists, and technologists, we connect and protect the world.
By the numbers
60,000+
patents
7+
billion in annual research and development funding
No. 1
in aerospace and defense for 2023 U.S. patents granted
Asking better questions unlocks the power of innovation for the advancement of bold new technologies that are redefining the future of aerospace and creating next-level defense solutions.
See our answersLearn more about how RTX employees are designing a future that is safer, smarter and more sustainable.
The fuse box of electrified flight
How Pratt & Whitney is 3D printing military engines
From the vision to the mission
Modular open systems: The future of flight for the U.S. Army
After 50 years, the F100 is going hypersonic
Inside the space factory
We tested a tried-and-true engine on 100% sustainable aviation fuel. It passed with flying colors
