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Job Details
Date Posted:
2024-08-07Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
AZ802: RMS AP Bldg 802 1151 East Hermans Road Building 802, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteAt Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
The Energetics and Propulsion Department is an engineering organization in the Mechanical Engineering (ME) Directorate. This Department is responsible for the full spectrum of warhead, fuzing, and propulsion designs/technology, including power systems, ignition, and all other weapon initiation safety systems technology.
The Senior Principal Engineer – Solid Propulsion position would be responsible for the full spectrum of warhead / rocket motor / DACS design and performance, fuzing, ignition, power sources, one-shot energetic initiation, and all other weapon systems safety device technology.
This position is located in Tucson, Arizona.
What You Will Do
Responsible engineering authority within the solid propulsion discipline. Lead the overall propulsion design, development, and demonstration from concept to missile flight test.
Cost and schedule responsibilities for suppliers within the Propulsion IPT.
Ability to communicate both to the RMD leadership to provide program status, accomplishments, issues, and help needed, while ensuring program alignment and teamwork.
Support proposal efforts with major suppliers while partnering with supply chain to define future contract scope, schedule, and program start up at the suppliers.
Apply or develop highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts to the systems integration of propulsion, thrusters, controllers, software, mechanical and electrical interfaces for integration into missile systems and space vehicles.
Involvement with both development and production programs across Raytheon Product Lines.
Review manufacturing processes and problem resolution as well as working directly with subcontractors on the design and manufacturing of solid rocket motor propulsion systems.
Manage propulsion system development projects and propulsion subcontracts; review and disposition subcontract data and change requests; and oversee supplier operations.
Develop and deliver technical presentations to management and government agencies.
Frequently interface with the Customer to identify user needs.
Qualifications You Must Have
Education: Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or related degree.
Ten years of experience in propulsion technology and its application to solid propulsion systems or seven years with an advanced degree and related experience.
Experience managing a team of 3 or more in a technical capacity.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer
Education: MS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related science degree
Twelve plus years of directly related experience in propulsive technology and its application to solid or liquid, and/or mono propellant propulsion systems.
Systems knowledge to assure full development of propulsion requirements and dissemination and flow down to subcomponent levels
Project engineering skills and experience using Earned Value Management System
Demonstrated success as a proposal/cost account manager as well as project/team leader
Demonstrated ability to develop and lead collaborative efforts with other technical disciplines including structural, thermal, aerodynamics and low observables
Willingness to travel, including international, to provide supplier support
Supplier collaboration experience and oversight generating specifications and statements of work (SOW)
Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance (Department of Defense)
What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
RTX 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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