Engineer II – Energetics & Propulsion

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Do you enjoy working with highly advanced technical technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts to the systems integration of propulsion missile systems and space vehicles? Do you strive for customer satisfaction? Are you a team player and builder? If you can answer "yes" to this question, we want to talk to you! 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 an Engineer II - Energetics Propulsion. This position is an onsite role located in Tucson, Arizona.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and Two (2) years of prior relevant experience. Or an Advanced degree.
Two (2) year of 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.
U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree
Four (4) or more 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 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)

Responsibilities

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 program’s 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