Senior Spacecraft Concepts & Mission Architect

RTX; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

RTX Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Spacecraft Concept & Mission Engineer to support Advanced Technology's Alternate Missions & Space product line. You will investigate satellite concepts, assess CONOPs, and assist in capturing new programs for national security space customers.

You'll develop mission analysis tools, analyze performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to mature technologies for IRAD and IP opportunities, contributing to innovative space solutions at RTX.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Depth in at least one system-level or subsystem-level technical domain: Guidance, Navigation, and Control; Orbital Mechanics; Mission Planning; Mission Analysis / Performance Analysis; Satellite Technology; Multidisciplinary design.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or C++ to model physical systems.
• Active Top Secret U.S. government security clearance is required at time of application; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of engineers and analysts to realize team objectives including vehicle design, system sizing, mission performance analysis, and trajectory optimization.
• Analyze notional missions and hardware for feasibility; engage with engineers to improve models and understand performance drivers.
• Develop common mission analysis, performance analysis, and mission planning toolsets for a portfolio of systems.
• Coordinate with product line management and customers; pursue new business development and IP disclosures.
• Engage directly in mission planning application software development and testing.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Git

SLURM

ANSYS STK

Job description

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Spacecraft Concept & Mission Engineer to support Advanced Technology's Alternate Missions & Space product line. You will investigate satellite concepts, assess CONOPs, and assist in capturing new programs for national security space customers.

You'll develop mission analysis tools, analyze performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to mature technologies for IRAD and IP opportunities, contributing to innovative space solutions at RTX.