Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Integration Lead

RTX•Tucson, AZ

3d•$132,400 - $251,600•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 opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. In Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) we integrate, verify, and validate our products. We put our systems together, exercise them in the lab or in the field, measure and analyze performance, and make sure our products work the first time and every time. To accomplish this, we develop plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, develop test environments, and work hand-in-hand with our customers. SETC is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to design, develop and test to shape innovative solutions for our customers.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience with Supplier Statements of Work (SOW)
Experience creating Basis of Estimates (BOE)
Experience with Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), Engineering Safety Review Board (ESRB) reviews, and/or Consent to Ship (CTS) reviews
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.

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge of the Javelin Weapon System.
Expert-level system troubleshooting skills with a proven ability to diagnose issues in the field under limited resources and personnel constraints.
Possession of an ATF Explosive Possessor License.
Expertise in leading flight test execution, creating test procedures, conducting range surveys, and capturing test data
Flexibility to work non-standard hours to accommodate international communications across time zones.
Proficiency in creating and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).

Responsibilities

Support new business capture phase by defining scope, building customer confidence, and generating proposals in response to incoming RFPs
Develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs), obtain functional approval, and present at gate reviews
Author Statements of Work (SOWs) for potential subcontracts
Manage the concurrent execution of multiple contracts, including customers across multiple continents
Contribute to IMS creation by providing inputs to the Project Management Office (PMO) for all efforts
Lead a multidisciplinary team to successfully integrate the Javelin Weapon System into novel platforms including vehicle, robotic, and naval platforms
Develop test procedures with a strong understanding of test coverage and identification of any potential testing gaps
Identify, secure funding for, and lead the development of any missing hardware, software, firmware, or simulation integration infrastructure
Work with tactical Javelin rounds to successfully execute live fire events
Support live fire events, conduct range surveys, and lead test readiness and flight readiness reviews
Oversee the entire integration lifecycle, from request for information through contract signing, execution, hardware decommissioning, and project closeout reports
Collaborate with Global Trade to manage international hardware shipments within complex contractual structures and act as hardware custodian.