Principal Mission Planning Technical Lead/ Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

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 opportunities no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Integrated Solutions Modeling and Architecture Directorate performs customer focused operational analysis, simulation, mission planning and architecture development activities within Raytheon, an RTX company. Supporting this mission are teams driving flexible integrated solutions crossing all product areas (sensors, effectors, command and control, logistics and operations), developing tools and methods to evaluate system level studies and visualization based on customer requirements. The team welcomes you to join our tradition of excellence through innovation and teamwork in a flexible work environment to meet the needs of today’s workforce. Join this highly visible team and perform highly technical assignments, directly contributing to protecting our nation and our warfighters. Specifically, we are looking for a Principal Mission Planning Technical Lead to join the Mission Planning Section. This Section’s goals are to assist in developing a system Concept of Operation for the entire process from mission planning to weapon employment; to support, drive, and enable key business captures/current programs; execute special projects, and drive corporation-wide business opportunities. This position is an on-site role located in Tucson, AZ.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Software architecture, design, development, integration, and verification (virtual machines, C#, C++, Java).
Experience in developing cross platform .NET backend web applications for cloud deployment
Software development experience utilizing DevOps pipeline workflows
Active and transferable Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics (STEM)
Previous leadership experience within Mission Planning
Cameo/SysML modeling experience
Experience with UAI/CFWICD tailoring for Mission Planning solutions
Experience with Python, and working with batch scripts
Experience in Military CONOPs, weapons planning, weapons employment
Experience with Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) or Next-gen Open Mission Systems (NOMS)
Experience with microservice architecture and software engineering
Experience and knowledge of the Integrated Product Development System (IPDS), Earned Value Management, Proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Become the “go-to” source for mission planning expertise.
Travel will be required to witness flight tests and provide onsite support.
Develop common mission planning solutions across programs, Captures and IRADs
Grow a mission planning cadre with varied experience and skills.
Develop team expertise in mission planning methods, software development, and tools.
Coordinate with other IPTs, Program Chief Engineer, and Program Management
Develop capability delivery plans and lead team execution in an agile framework.
Engage directly in mission planning application software development and test.
Provide guidance, direction, mentoring and influencing skills, and foster teamwork, interdependent execution, and growth for younger Engineers.