Propulsion Systems Lead Engineer – Secret Clearance

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

Job summary

RTX Corporation in Tucson, Arizona, seeks a Principal Engineer - Propulsion to join the Energetics and Propulsion team. The role focuses on propulsion systems for missiles and space vehicles, with collaboration across development and production programs and direct engagement with suppliers.

Required qualifications include a STEM degree with 8+ years of propulsion experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years, plus the ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD security clearance. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 8+ years propulsion experience or advanced degree with 5+ years
• Eight years in propulsion tech and solid propulsion systems development
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance; U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced technologies to propulsion system integration for missiles and space vehicles
• Contribute to development and production programs across Raytheon product lines
• Review manufacturing processes and coordinate with subcontractors on propulsion systems
• Deliver technical presentations to management and government stakeholders
• Interface with customers to identify user needs and guide program directions
• Travel as needed to provide supplier support and manage subcontracts

Skills

Propulsion experience

Security clearance knowledge

Program management collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Advanced degree

Tools

CFD

NPSS

EVMS

SOW development

Job description

RTX Corporation in Tucson, Arizona, seeks a Principal Engineer - Propulsion to join the Energetics and Propulsion team. The role focuses on propulsion systems for missiles and space vehicles, with collaboration across development and production programs and direct engagement with suppliers.

Required qualifications include a STEM degree with 8+ years of propulsion experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years, plus the ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD security clearance. U.S.