Lead Spacecraft Concept & Mission Engineer

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Spacecraft Concept & Mission Engineer to support Advanced Technology, helping develop satellite concepts, assess mission CONOPs, and contribute to new programs for national security space customers.

The role is onsite in Tucson with opportunities for IRAD funding and IP disclosures; requires Top Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a STEM degree with 8+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) is typically required.
• Active and transferable Top Secret clearance required; U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience with programming languages to model physical systems (Python, MATLAB, C++).

Responsibilities

• Analyze notional missions and hardware for feasibility and performance drivers.
• Coordinate with product line management and customers.
• Develop concepts and mature technologies for new business development and capture; author IP disclosures.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Git

SLURM

Ansys STK

Job description

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Spacecraft Concept & Mission Engineer to support Advanced Technology, helping develop satellite concepts, assess mission CONOPs, and contribute to new programs for national security space customers.

The role is onsite in Tucson with opportunities for IRAD funding and IP disclosures; requires Top Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a STEM degree with 8+ years of experience.