Principal Engineer - Solid Propulsion

Raytheon Technologies - Tucson, AZ

Full-time - Senior

Tucson, AZ

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

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 Energetics and Propulsion Department is an engineering organization in the Mechanical Engineering Directorate, looking for a Principal Engineer - Solid Propulsion. This organization is responsible for the design and development of propulsion technology to support the Land Warfare and Air Defense mission area. This position is located in Tucson, Arizona. In this role, you will apply or develop highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories, and concepts to the systems integration of propulsion, thrusters, controllers, software, mechanical and electrical interfaces for integration into missile systems and space vehicles. You will be involved with both development and production programs across Raytheon Product Lines. Your responsibilities will include reviewing manufacturing processes and problem resolution, as well as working directly with subcontractors on the design and manufacturing of solid rocket motor propulsion systems. You will work in a collaborative environment with program management in long-range program planning concerning new or projected areas of technological research and advancements, and be a key spokesperson on the program's technical capabilities and future directions. Additionally, you will develop and deliver technical presentations to management and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Apply or develop highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories, and concepts to the systems integration of propulsion, thrusters, controllers, software, mechanical and electrical interfaces for integration into missile systems and space vehicles.
• Involvement with both development and production programs across Raytheon Product Lines.
• Review manufacturing processes and problem resolution.
• Work directly with subcontractors on the design and manufacturing of solid rocket motor propulsion systems.
• Collaborate with program management in long-range program planning concerning new or projected areas of technological research and advancements.
• Serve as a key spokesperson on the program's technical capabilities and future directions.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations to management and government agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• 8 years of experience in propulsion technology and its application to solid propulsion systems.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree
• 10 or more years of directly related experience in propulsive technology and its application to solid or liquid, and/or monopropellant propulsion systems.
• Experience in the development of solid propulsion systems from conceptual design through final test/assembly.
• Systems knowledge to assure full development of propulsion requirements and dissemination and flow down to subcomponent levels.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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
• Holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.