Senior Engineer – Air-Breathing Propulsion (Onsite, Tucson)

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ, invites applications for a Senior Engineer – Air Breathing Propulsion in the Energetics and Propulsion Department within the Hardware Engineering Directorate. The role focuses on applying advanced technologies and system integration for propulsion, thrusters, controllers, and interfaces for missile and space vehicles.

Qualifications include a STEM bachelor with 5 years of propulsion experience; DoD Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Three (3) years of experience in propulsion technology and its application to solid propulsion systems.
• Experience in the development of solid propulsion systems from conceptual design through final test / assembly etc.

Responsibilities

• Apply or develop highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts to the systems integration of propulsion, thrusters, controllers, software, mechanical and electrical interfaces for integration into missile systems and space vehicles.
• Involvement with both development and production programs across Raytheon Product Lines
• Review manufacturing processes and problem resolution as well as working directly with subcontractors on the design and manufacturing of solid rocket motor propulsion systems
• Work in a collaborative environment with program management in long-range program planning concerning new or projected areas of technological research and advancements and be a key spokesperson on program’s technical capabilities and future directions
• Manage propulsion system development projects and propulsion subcontracts; review and disposition subcontract data and change requests; and oversee supplier operations
• Develop and deliver technical presentations to management and government agencies
• Frequently interface with the Customer to identify user needs
• Be instrumental in obtaining new company business and act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational missile programs

Skills

Propulsion systems

Solid propulsion

Air-breathing propulsion

System integration

Technical presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree

Tools

Earned Value Management System

CFD

Job description

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ, invites applications for a Senior Engineer – Air Breathing Propulsion in the Energetics and Propulsion Department within the Hardware Engineering Directorate. The role focuses on applying advanced technologies and system integration for propulsion, thrusters, controllers, and interfaces for missile and space vehicles.

Qualifications include a STEM bachelor with 5 years of propulsion experience; DoD Secret clearance is required.