Senior Cryogenics Engineer

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Effector-Optics Department is seeking a Senior Cryogenics Systems Design Engineer to apply design and analysis skills and experience in cryogenics systems, component fabrication, and testing. The role supports multidisciplinary teams working on military programs during the development and production phases of infrared sensor systems. This is an onsite position at the Tucson, Arizona campus. The engineer will design and analyze high-pressure gas supply assemblies, Joule-Thompson and Stirling coolers, Dewars, and Ultra High Vacuum hermetic vessels and sealing techniques. The role also involves troubleshooting EO cryogenic systems, working with component suppliers, preparing technical justification analysis reports, and occasional travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities. An active, transferable U.S. government security clearance is required before starting; U.S. citizenship is required, and the candidate must be able to obtain an interim clearance. The salary range is $86,800–$165,200 USD. Relocation assistance is available. Eligible hires may receive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, an employee assistance program, the Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Annual short- and/or long-term incentive compensation may also be available, subject to eligibility and program conditions.

Requirements

A STEM degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
Experience in thermodynamic, heat transfer, and structural analysis.
Experience with Pro/Engineer and/or CREO.
Experience with fluid, pneumatic, vacuum, or cryogenics systems design, analysis, or fabrication.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date; ability to obtain an interim clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with cryogenics system design.
Experience with thermodynamic and heat transfer analysis and structural analysis.
Working knowledge of Pro/Engineer or CREO.
Mechanical aptitude to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.

Responsibilities

Design and analyze high-pressure gas supply assemblies, Joule-Thompson coolers, Stirling coolers, Dewar designs, and Ultra High Vacuum hermetic vessels and sealing techniques.
Troubleshoot EO cryogenic systems.
Work closely with component suppliers.
Prepare technical justification analysis reports.
Occasionally travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities.

Benefits

Relocation assistance.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
401(k) match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee assistance program.
Employee Scholar Program.
Parental leave.
Paid time off.
Holidays.
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.