Mechanical Engineer II (Onsite)
About The Position
The Energetics and Propulsion Department, part of the Hardware Engineering Directorate, is responsible for warhead, fuzing, and propulsion designs and technologies, including power systems, ignition, and weapon initiation safety systems. The department is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to work on energetics and propulsion in an onsite role in Tucson, Arizona. The role applies or develops advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories, and concepts for integrating propulsion, thrusters, controllers, software, and mechanical and electrical interfaces into missile systems and space vehicles. The engineer will support development and production programs across Raytheon product lines, work on solid rocket motor propulsion systems, manage propulsion development projects and subcontracts, oversee supplier operations, and collaborate with program management and customers. The position also involves technical presentations to management and government agencies.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM major, obtained by the start date.
- Experience in developing solid propulsion systems from conceptual design through final test and assembly; experience may be gained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to the start date; ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued security clearance is also required prior to the start date.
Nice To Haves
- Systems knowledge to support full development of propulsion requirements and their dissemination and flow-down to subcomponent levels.
- Project engineering skills and experience using Earned Value Management System.
- Demonstrated success as a proposal or cost account manager and as a project or team leader.
- Willingness to travel, including internationally, to provide supplier support.
- Supplier collaboration experience, including generating specifications and statements of work.
Responsibilities
- Apply or develop advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories, and concepts for systems integration of propulsion, thrusters, controllers, software, and mechanical and electrical interfaces into missile systems and space vehicles.
- Contribute to development and production programs across Raytheon product lines.
- Review manufacturing processes and resolve problems, working directly with subcontractors on the design and manufacturing of solid rocket motor propulsion systems.
- Collaborate with program management on long-range program planning for new or projected areas of technological research and advancement, and serve as a spokesperson on program 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.
- Interface frequently with customers to identify user needs.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
