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Raytheon · 1 day ago

Principal Engineer – Solid Propulsion

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $204K/yr

8+ years exp

Raytheon is dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They are seeking a Principal Engineer - Solid Propulsion to apply advanced technologies and scientific principles to the integration of propulsion systems into missile systems and space vehicles, while managing development projects and collaborating with customers and subcontractors.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Be instrumental in obtaining new company business and act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational missile programs

Qualification

Solid propulsion systemsPropulsive technologyProject engineeringEarned Value ManagementSupplier collaborationDoD customer experienceTechnical presentationsCollaborative efforts

Required

Typically requires a Bachelor in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 12+ years of experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience

Experience in development of solid propulsion systems

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

Secret - Current

Preferred

Ten (10) or more 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 internationally, to provide supplier support

Supplier collaboration experience and oversight generating specifications and statements of work (SOW)

Working knowledge or experience with either missile design or development, production support and integration

Experience with DoD customers and/or associated contractor executives and technical leadership