Senior Spacecraft Concepts & Mission Architect

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ seeks a Spacecraft Concept & Mission Engineer to support Advanced Technology's Alternate Missions & Space product line, developing satellite concepts, assessing CONOPs, and pursuing new programs for national security space customers. The role involves modeling with Python/MATLAB/C++, STK or similar tools, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams, with opportunities to contribute inventions and IP disclosures.

This onsite role requires active TS U.S.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 10+ years of experience.
• Deep domain in GN&C, orbital mechanics, mission planning or satellite tech.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C++ for modeling physical systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze missions and hardware feasibility; develop mission analysis tools.
• Create visualizations and perform trajectory optimization and performance analyses.
• Collaborate across disciplines to mature concepts and pursue new programs.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

GN&C

Orbital mechanics

Mission planning

Mission analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

STK

Job description

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ seeks a Spacecraft Concept & Mission Engineer to support Advanced Technology's Alternate Missions & Space product line, developing satellite concepts, assessing CONOPs, and pursuing new programs for national security space customers. The role involves modeling with Python/MATLAB/C++, STK or similar tools, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams, with opportunities to contribute inventions and IP disclosures.

This onsite role requires active TS U.S.