Mechanical Engineer I (Onsite)

RTX•Tucson, AZ

2d•$57,200 - $108,800•Onsite

About The Position

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 Mechanical Engineer I - Energetics Propulsion. This position is an onsite role located in Tucson, Arizona.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related (STEM) major obtained by start date.
Experience in the development of solid propulsion systems from conceptual design through final test / assembly etc.
Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects
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

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
Willingness to travel, including internationally, to provide supplier support
Supplier collaboration experience and oversight generating specifications and statements of work (SOW)

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