Senior Warhead & Propulsion Engineer

Raytheon

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 86,800 - 165,200

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Healthcare benefits
Flexible work schedules
401(k) match
Educational assistance

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Tucson is seeking a Senior Engineer for Warhead integration. The role involves applying advanced technologies, supporting design, analysis, and working with customers. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s in STEM, five years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. The position offers competitive salary range from $86,800 to $165,200, alongside comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in warhead development.
  • Experience in solid propulsion systems from design to assembly.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Apply technologies to warhead integration into missile systems.
  • Interface with customers to identify needs.
  • Conduct hydrocode simulation and analysis.
  • Support warhead design and evaluation.

Skills

Warhead development
Solid propulsion systems
Project management
Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM
Advanced degree

Job description

A leading defense technology company in Tucson is seeking a Senior Engineer for Warhead integration. The role involves applying advanced technologies, supporting design, analysis, and working with customers. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s in STEM, five years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. The position offers competitive salary range from $86,800 to $165,200, alongside comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits.
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