Senior Engineer - Solid Propulsion

Raytheon Technologies - Boston, MA

Full-time - Senior

Boston, MA

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 (ME) Directorate. This Department is responsible for the full spectrum of warhead, fuzing, and propulsion designs/technology, including power systems, ignition, and all other weapon initiation safety systems technology. This Senior Engineer - Solid Propulsion would be responsible for the full spectrum of warhead / rocket motor / DACS design and performance, fuzing, ignition, power sources, one-shot energetic initiation, and all other weapon systems safety device technology. This position is located in Tucson, Arizona. The role involves applying or developing 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, reviewing manufacturing processes and problem resolution, and working directly with subcontractors on the design and manufacturing of solid rocket motor propulsion systems. In this collaborative environment, you will work with program management in long-range program planning concerning new or projected areas of technological research and advancements, acting as a key spokesperson on the program's technical capabilities and future directions. You will manage propulsion system development projects and propulsion subcontracts, review and disposition subcontract data and change requests, and oversee supplier operations. Additionally, you will develop and deliver technical presentations to management and government agencies, frequently interfacing with the Customer to identify user needs.

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 as well as working directly with subcontractors on the design and manufacturing of solid rocket motor propulsion systems.
• 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 program's technical capabilities and future directions.
• Manage propulsion system development projects and propulsion subcontracts; review and disposition subcontract data and change requests; and oversee supplier operations.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations to management and government agencies.
• Frequently interface with the Customer to identify user needs.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or related degree.
• Five years of experience in propulsion technology and its application to solid propulsion systems or three years with an advanced degree and related experience.
• 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

• Education: MS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related science degree
• Five plus years of directly related experience in propulsive technology and its application to solid or liquid, and/or mono propellant propulsion systems.
• Systems knowledge to assure full development of propulsion requirements and dissemination and flow down to subcomponent levels.
• Project engineering skills and experience using Earned Value Management System.
• Demonstrated success as a proposal/cost account manager as well as project/team leader.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead collaborative efforts with other technical disciplines including structural, thermal, aerodynamics and low observables.
• Willingness to travel, including international, to provide supplier support.
• Supplier collaboration experience and oversight generating specifications and statements of work (SOW).
• Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance (Department of Defense)

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