Principal Systems Engineer - (MM) FDC Chief

RTX; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Systems Engineer, where your expertise in spacecraft dynamics will drive innovative mission management solutions. This exciting role involves leading cross-functional teams, defining program strategies, and ensuring technical excellence in a collaborative environment. You will engage with key stakeholders, represent the program at technical meetings, and contribute to groundbreaking aerospace and defense projects. If you are passionate about making an impact in the field and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering and Mission Management.
• Strong background in Spacecraft Dynamics and Orbital Dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction for Mission Management domain.
• Establish program technical baseline and support proposal efforts.

Skills

Spacecraft Dynamics

Orbital Dynamics

Attitude Control

Systems Engineering

Agile Principles

Technical Direction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

Matlab

Satellite Toolkit (STK)

Job description

Position Role Type : Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements :

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

Security Clearance :

TS / SCI without Polygraph

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer Mission Management (MM) Flight Dynamics Component Chief where your knowledge of spacecraft dynamics as well as your leadership abilities will be put to good use. In this role you will help define the program implementation plan and provide technical direction to a cross functional organization of systems software and platform engineers. You will be responsible for the technical follow through of the program in your respective area including providing technical direction and clarification of requirements to software development teams & test personnel perform system engineering analyses including trade studies algorithm development requirements definition and derivation interface definition and requirement validation and verification. You will also support Systems Engineers defining operations concepts and procedure planning / development pertaining to mission management flight dynamics as well as interface with personnel from other organizations and represent the program at technical interchange meetings. The work is onsite in Aurora CO.

What You Will Do

• Establish and maintain the program technical baseline as it relates to the Mission Management domain
• Provide technical direction and clarification of requirements and design to systems engineers software development teams and integration and test personnel as it pertains to the Mission Management domain
• Develop program growth strategies and support capture / proposal efforts
• Support technical interchange meetings with program management and the customer and represent the organization in matters pertaining to mission management flight dynamics
• Active and transferrable TS / SCI U.S. government issued clearance is required prior to start date

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or a related field and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws / regulations
• Experience within the Mission Management Domain and knowledge of Spacecraft Dynamics including Orbital Dynamics and Attitude Control
• Development experience leading engineering teams on a largescale government contract
• Experience with systems engineering lifecycle roles and functions in one or more of the following areas : Concept of Operations (ConOps) development requirements definition and management functional analysis interface definition and control and / or verification and validation
• Experience providing technical direction and clarification of requirements and design to systems engineers software development teams and / or integration and test personnel.
• Experience with Agile principles to include Agile systems engineering practices and understanding of Agile roles

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including negotiation skills to communicate status issues and resolution plans across all major stakeholders including Raytheon senior stakeholders customers and major subcontractors
• Experience working in a multidiscipline environment
• Experience with Matlab and Satellite Toolkit (STK)
• Experience working in a software development environment
• Experience overseeing and / or leading Systems Engineering teams

What We Offer :

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

Learn More & Apply Now!

• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense.
• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.
• Location Information : This position is for an onsite role at our Aurora CO (Denver area) campus

The salary range for this role is 101000 USD 203000 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 candidates work experience location education / training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance shortterm disability longterm 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 collectivebargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual shortterm and / or longterm incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collectivebargaining 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 companys performance.

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

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.

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.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 203000 - 203000

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