Senior Engineer – Air Breathing Propulsion

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M07 3292 E Hemisphere Loop BLDG M07

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At 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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows 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 Hardware Engineering 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 department is seeking to hire a Senior Engineer Air Breathing Propulsion.

What You Will Do

• 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
• Work in a collaborative environment with program management in long-range program planning concerning new or projected areas of technological research and advancements and be a key spokesperson on programs technical capabilities and future directions
• 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
• Be instrumental in obtaining new company business and act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational missile programs
• 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

The Senior Engineer - Air Breathing Propulsion job is in Tucson AZ and the position is onsite.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant absence of a degree 9 years of experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience

• Three (3) years of experience in propulsion technology and its application to solid propulsion systems

• Experience in the development of solid propulsion systems from conceptual design through final test / assembly etc.

  The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree

• Eight (8) or more years of directly related experience in propulsive technology and its application to air breathing propulsion systems (turboprop turbine scramjet/ramjet RDE VFDR fuel bladders fuel systems)

• Systems knowledge to assure full development of propulsion requirements and dissemination and flow down to subcomponent levels

• Experience with highspeed combustion mechanics

• Experience designing and developing inlet geometry

• Experience with compressible fluid dynamics (CFD NPSS etc.)

• Experience designing and developing exhaust geometry

• 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 internationally to provide supplier support

• Supplier collaboration experience and oversight generating specifications and statements of work (SOW)

• Working knowledge or experience with either missile design or development production support and integration

• Experience with DoD customers and/or associated contractor executives and technical leadership

• 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: Safety Trust Respect Accountability Collaboration and Innovation.

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• 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.

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 86800 USD - 165200 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 candidates 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 companys 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.

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