Spacecraft Concept & Mission Architect – Onsite Tucson

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon employs a Southwest Operations and Mission Analysis team in Tucson, AZ seeking a Spacecraft Concept & Mission Engineer to develop satellite concepts, assess CONOPs, and support national security space opportunities.

The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration and hands-on mission planning software development using Python, MATLAB, and C++, with exposure to STK-like tools and vehicle design tasks.

Qualifications

• Develop satellite concepts and perform system sizing.
• Collaborate across disciplines including engineering, software, and analysis.
• Hands-on mission planning software development using standard tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop satellite concepts and perform system sizing.
• Assess CONOPs and identify viable mission opportunities.
• Engage in vehicle design and performance analysis with cross-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

Systems engineering

Tools

STK-like tools

Job description

Raytheon’s Southwest Operations and Mission Analysis team seeks a Spacecraft Concept & Mission Engineer in Tucson, AZ to develop satellite concepts, assess CONOPs, and support new mission opportunities for national security space customers. The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and hands-on mission planning software development.

You will engage in vehicle design, system sizing, and performance analysis, using Python/MATLAB/C++ and STK-like tools, with opportunities for