Senior Principal Engineer – Power Sources / One Shots

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prattwhitney is looking for a Principal Engineer – Solid Propulsion in Tucson, AZ to lead projects in propulsion systems development. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in STEM and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or 10+ years without a degree. The role involves collaboration with management, subcontractors, and customers while developing technical solutions and presentations.

This position requires significant expertise in solid propulsion and may involve international travel for supplier support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience or 10+ years in lieu of degree.
• Experience with solid propulsion systems.
• Twelve years in propulsive technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced technologies to propulsion systems integration.
• Manage propulsion system development projects.
• Develop technical presentations for management and government agencies.

Skills

Propulsive technology

Solid propulsion systems development

Project engineering

Earned Value Management System

Supplier collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Advanced degree in a related field

Job description

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.

The Principal Engineer – Solid Propulsion job is in Tucson, AZ and the position is onsite.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• In the absence of a degree, 10+ years of experience.
• An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience.
• Experience in development of solid propulsion systems.

We Prefer:

• Twelve (12) or more years of directly related experience in propulsive technology and its application to solid or liquid, and/or mono propellant propulsion systems.
• Prior Patriot Missile experience.
• Systems knowledge to assure full development of propulsion requirements and dissemination and flow down to subcomponent levels.
• Project engineering skills and experience using Earned Value Management System.
• Demonstrated success as a proposal/cost account manager as well as project/team leader.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead collaborative efforts with other technical disciplines including structural, thermal, aerodynamics and low observables.
• Willingness to travel, including internationally, to provide supplier support.
• Supplier collaboration experience and oversight generating specifications and statements of work (SOW).
• Working knowledge or experience with either missile design or development, production support and integration.
• Experience with DoD customers and/or associated contractor executives and technical leadership.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.