Senior Cryogenics Engineer

RTX•Tucson, AZ

10d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Effector-Optics (EO) Department is currently seeking a Senior 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 5 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.