EO Optical Engineer I (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX's Electro-Optics (EO) Department is responsible for requirements decomposition, detailed design and production support of EO sensors/seeker subsystems used in missiles. The role includes optical alignment, EO modeling, and subsystem trade studies to enable robust hardware solutions.

You will design optical and opto-mechanical seeker systems, work with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot issues, and contribute to failure analyses and corrective actions on production lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related STEM major obtained prior to start.
• Experience with Electro-Optical subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Participate as mentee and Individual Contributor supporting program activities.
• Optical alignment/testing of optics assemblies.
• EO modeling, simulation, and analysis applications.
• Requirements development, requirement validation, and subsystem trade studies.
• Design of optical and opto-mechanical seeker systems and/or test fixtures for missiles.
• Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis with engineering and production teams.
• Support production-related activities in assembly and documentation of electro-optical subsystems.
• Failure analysis / root cause determination and corrective action implementation.

Skills

Electro-Optical subsystems

Test equipment

Test automation scripting

Sensor control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related STEM major

Tools

Test equipment

Test automation scripting

Sensor control

Job description

At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. At Raytheon, the Electro-Optics (EO) Department is responsible for requirements decomposition, detailed design and production support of the EO Sensors/Seekers, including the detectors, cryogenic systems, and structures making up the sensor/seeker subsystems. The multi-disciplined department includes engineers that may be responsible for the following:

What You Will Do

• Participate as mentee and Individual Contributor supporting program activities.
• Optical alignment/testing of optics assemblies.
• EO modeling, simulation, and analysis applications.
• Requirements development, requirement validation, and subsystem trade studies.
• Design of optical and opto-mechanical seeker systems and/or test fixtures for missiles.
• Working with engineering and production personnel to troubleshoot and provide root cause and corrective action to design and process issues.
• Support production related activities in the assembly and documentation of electro-optical subsystems.
• Troubleshooting hardware and process issues down to CCA and component levels.
• Resolution of issues on production lines and in testing (including suppliers).
• Failure analysis / root cause determination and corrective action implementation.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained prior to start.
• Experience with Electro-Optical subsystems.

Qualifications We Prefer

• ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
• 3.0 cumulative GPA desired.
• Ability to develop and present technical briefings.
• Current/Active DoD security clearance or SSBI.
• Experience in troubleshooting investigations and processes.
• Experience with test equipment, test automation scripting, test conduction, sensor control.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.
• At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Location and Eligibility

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

Application Window

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Company Overview

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.