AIM-9X Platform Integration and Capture Engineer

RTX•Tucson, AZ

9h•Onsite

About The Position

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 today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. In Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) we integrate, verify, and validate our products. We put our systems together, exercise them in the lab or in the field, measure and analyze performance, and make sure our products work the first time and every time. To accomplish this, we develop plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, develop test environments, and work hand-in-hand with our customers. SETC is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to design, develop and test to shape innovative solutions for our customers. We are excited to announce an opportunity for an AIM-9X Platform Integration and Capture Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. In this role, you will contribute to the critical process of ensuring all system components meet required specifications and performance standards prior to delivery. SE&TC integrates, verifies, and validates our products. We put our systems together, exercise them in the field, measure and analyze performance, and make sure our products work the first time and every time. To accomplish this, we develop plans and procedures, develop flight test requirements, and work hand-in-hand with our customers. This role is expected to bridge multiple contracts across both air and surface launched vehicles. NASAMS will be your primary focus, but AIM-9X has numerous contracts in flight test that this role would be expected to fulfill. In addition, as the Capture Engineer, you will be responsible for customer engagement with the business development team to bring in new and exciting initiatives to integrate the AIM-9X. The position is located onsite in Tucson Arizona. We value dynamic skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

Typically requires bachelor’s degree (BS) in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), other degrees considered based on experience
A minimum of eight (8) years prior relevant engineering experience in the discipline aligning with leadership position
Platform Integration/Flight Test experience including previous field testing experience
Strong understanding of import/export requirements of technical and ITAR information.
Expertise in 1553 message requirements between weapons and aircraft platforms.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of MATLAB, LINUX, and data analysis of weapon telemetry
A strong advocate for process improvement
Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience and certification
Experience communicating with both domestic and international customers.
Proven history of ability to executing high visibility tests
Previous mentoring of junior platform integration engineers in their current role and what is expected of them to progress in their careers.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage time and resources to consistently meet demanding schedules
Strong ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and dynamic environment
Experience with MATLAB and 1760 Interface
Experience with fighter aircraft weapons testing
Ability to get and maintain Special Access Program clearance

Responsibilities

Perform field testing and occasional travel for durations typically for one- or two-weeks at a time
Responsible for overseeing integration activities on current contracts as the platform integration Subject Matter Expert
Participate in new business initiatives to include bidding/proposal efforts as well as customer demonstrations and technical discussions
Effectively communicate current program hardware obsolescence plans, required platform integration activities for replacement variants, and technical capabilities on the horizon in a way that will excite customers to continue AIM-9X purchases.
Work with the business development team to identify new opportunities for AIM-9X globally
Drive missile demand through expansion of supported launch vehicles
Drive missile demand through expansion of supported launch vehicles
Coordinate with PMA-259 to address and fulfill upcoming needs of the program to ensure ability for timely capture of new contracts as they are presented
The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.