Principle Low Observable Test and Analysis Engineer

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

FSAs

Flexible schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Incentives

Job summary

RTX is seeking a senior RCS/EM engineer to design, analyze, and test radar cross sections for advanced defense systems. You will collaborate in integrated product teams to apply signature control techniques and assess system performance. Responsibilities include proposal development and presenting testing results to customers.

The role requires a STEM degree with 8+ years of related experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years, and active/transferable U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience
• Experience performing RCS measurement, testing, prediction or design
• Experience with high temperature RCS reduction techniques (preferred)
• Experience with infrared signature analysis and reduction techniques (preferred)
• Experience in Laser Cross Section reduction techniques (preferred)
• Experience using CEM codes such as SENTRi & XPATCH
• Advanced Degree in STEM fields

Responsibilities

• Radar Cross Section (RCS) design, analysis, and test
• Work in integrated product teams to incorporate signature control techniques into deliverables
• Proposal Writing and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development
• Present results of testing, analysis, and design efforts to internal and external customers

Skills

RCS design

EM analysis

Test & validation

Proposal writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related STEM field

Tools

SENTRi

XPATCH

Job description

Location: 1151 E Hermans Rd, Tucson, AZ, BLDG 827C (External Site).

Position type: Onsite.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1.

About Raytheon

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon is an industry leader in Stealth Technology. We are involved in all phases of development, production, and maintenance of Low Observable (LO) weapon systems.

The Opportunity

You will be working on cutting-edge projects, developing next-generation materials, and integrating advanced signature control techniques into our defense systems.

What You Will Do

• Radar Cross Section (RCS) design, analysis, and test
• You will work in integrated product teams to incorporate advanced signature control techniques into deliverable products and aid in the assessment of system level performance.
• Proposal Writing and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development.
• Present results of testing, analysis, and design efforts to internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience performing RCS measurement/testing, prediction, and/or design.
• Experience with high temperature RCS reduction techniques (preferred).
• Experience with Infrared signature analysis and reduction techniques (preferred).
• Experience in Laser Cross Section reduction techniques (preferred).
• Experience using industry standard computational electromagnetic (CEM) codes such as SENTRi & XPATCH.
• Advanced Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).

What We Offer

• 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
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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.

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.

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 and Inclusion

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.

About RTX

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.