Senior Propulsion Engineer - Solid & Air-Breathing

RTX; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation available

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Senior Engineer for Air Breathing Propulsion to join the Energetics and Propulsion Department. You will apply advanced propulsion technologies to missile systems and space vehicles, coordinating across development and production programs.

This onsite role requires a bachelor degree in STEM, several years of propulsion experience, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, Clearance must be active and transferable prior to start date

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
• 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
• Travel to government customer sites as needed

Job description

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Senior Engineer for Air Breathing Propulsion to join the Energetics and Propulsion Department. You will apply advanced propulsion technologies to missile systems and space vehicles, coordinating across development and production programs.

This onsite role requires a bachelor degree in STEM, several years of propulsion experience, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.