Cryogenics Engineer II

RTXTucson, AZ
$68,900 - $131,100Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Effector-Optics (EO) Department is currently seeking a Cryogenics Systems Design Engineer II with design and analysis skills, experience in cryogenics systems, component fabrication, and testing. You will work with multi-discipline teams supporting military programs in the development and production phases of infrared sensor systems. This is an onsite position located in our Tucson, AZ campus.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Experience in Thermodynamic, Heat Transfer Analysis and Structural Analysis.
  • Experience with Pro/Engineer and/or CREO.
  • Experience with fluid, pneumatic, vacuum, cryogenics systems design, analysis, or fabrication.
  • 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​
  • Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Nice To Haves

  • Cryogenics System Design familiarity.
  • Experience with thermodynamic and heat transfer analysis and structural analysis.
  • Working knowledge of Pro/Engineer, CREO.
  • Mechanical aptitude to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.

Responsibilities

  • Design and analysis of high-pressure gas supply assemblies, Joule-Thompson coolers, Stirling coolers, Dewar design, Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) Hermetic vessels and sealing techniques.
  • Troubleshoot EO Cryogenic systems.
  • Work closely with components suppliers.
  • Prepare technical justification analysis reports
  • Occasional travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available!
  • 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.
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