Principal Engineer – One Shots

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Tucson, Arizona, is seeking a Principal Engineer focused on one-shot device technologies. Responsibilities include technical oversight of subcontractors, managing propulsion development programs, and liaising with customers to meet user needs.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor of Science in STEM, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and be willing to travel internationally. Competitive salary range from $107,500 – $204,500 USD is offered for this onsite position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or 12 years without a degree.
• Experience in solid propulsion systems and one-shot device technologies.
• Directly related experience in propulsive technology for 10+ years.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced one-shot device technologies for product implementation.
• Manage subcontract suppliers to ensure timely delivery of subsystems.
• Interface with the customer to identify user needs.

Skills

Solid propulsion systems development

Project engineering using Earned Value Management

Supplier collaboration

Technical oversight of subcontracts

Ability to travel internationally

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Job description

Principal Engineer – One Shots

Location: Tucson, Arizona, USA. Position is onsite. Requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply and develop advanced one‑shot device technologies using scientific principles and concepts for product implementation.


• Provide technical oversight to subcontractors and manage subcontract suppliers to ensure delivery of required subsystems on schedule and within budget.


• Frequent interface with the customer to identify user needs and serve as the day‑to‑day liaison concerning resource technical assignments.


• Oversee technical oversight of power source battery development programs and support failure analysis and corrective action through redesign of failed device components or systems.


• Present design models, supporting analyses, and test results to internal and customer review meetings.


• Support proposals requiring one‑shot technologies, develop Critical Item Development Specifications (CIDS), and oversee fact‑finding and contract negotiations.


• Ensure technical rigor and depth of all deliverables, including test data reduction.


• Technical management of subcontracts on government programs and proposal, cost preparation, requirements definition, subsystem analysis, test, and verification; operational test support and supplier collaboration.


• Travel to suppliers and government facilities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in STEM with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience (or 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree; an advanced degree may substitute for additional years).


• Experience in the development of solid propulsion systems and one‑shot device technologies.


• 10 years or more of directly related experience in propulsive technology, including solid or liquid, and/or mono‑propellant propulsion systems.


• Systems knowledge ensuring full development of propulsion requirements and flow‑down to subcomponent levels.


• Project engineering skills using Earned Value Management System.


• Demonstrated success as a proposal/cost account manager and project/team leader.


• Ability to develop and lead collaborative efforts with other technical disciplines (structural, thermal, aerodynamics, low observables).


• Willingness and ability to travel internationally for supplier support.


• Supplier collaboration experience, oversight of specifications and statements of work (SOW).


• Knowledge or experience with missile design, development, production support, and integration.


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


• Active DoD Secret security clearance required at day 1.

Additional Information

• Salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD.


• Position is onsite only; commuting is the employee’s responsibility.


• Travel to suppliers and government facilities, including international destinations, is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.