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RTX · 20 hours ago

Senior Engineer – Solid Propulsion

US-AZ-TUCSON-M07 ~ 3292 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M07

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

RTX is a company dedicated to helping the nation and its allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They are seeking a Senior Engineer in Solid Propulsion to apply advanced technologies in the integration of propulsion systems for missile systems and space vehicles, manage development projects, and interface with customers to identify needs.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

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

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

Qualification

Propulsion technologySolid propulsion systemsHigh-speed combustion mechanicsCompressible fluid dynamicsProject engineeringSupplier collaborationDoD customer experienceCollaboration skillsTechnical presentations

Required

Typically requires a Bachelor in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 9+ years of experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience

Three (3) years of experience in propulsion technology and its application to solid propulsion systems

Experience in the development of solid propulsion systems from conceptual design through final test / assembly etc

The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date

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

Preferred

Advanced degree

Eight (8) or more years of directly related experience in propulsive technology and its application to air breathing propulsion systems (turboprop, turbine, scramjet/ramjet, RDE, VFDR, fuel bladders, fuel systems)

Systems knowledge to assure full development of propulsion requirements and dissemination and flow down to subcomponent levels

Experience with highspeed combustion mechanics

Experience designing and developing inlet geometry

Experience with compressible fluid dynamics (CFD, NPSS, etc.)

Experience designing and developing exhaust geometry

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

Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance (Department of Defense)

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

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

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees