Principal Cryogenics Engineer

RTX • Tucson, AZ

10d • $107,500 - $204,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Effector-Optics (EO) Department is currently seeking a Principal Cryogenics Systems Design Engineer 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 8 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal