Senior Engineer – Solid Propulsion

Date Posted:
 Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M07 ~ 3292 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M07  Position Role Type:
Onsite   U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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​  Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret  Security Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Job Description
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Energetics and Propulsion Department is an engineering organization in the Hardware Engineering Directorate. This Department is responsible for the full spectrum of warhead, fuzing, and propulsion designs/technology, including power systems, ignition, and all other weapon initiation safety systems technology. The department is seeking to hire a Senior Engineer – Air Breathing Propulsion.

What You Will Do
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

The Senior Engineer - Solid Propulsion job is in Tucson, AZ and the position is onsite.

Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a Bachelor in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 9+ years of experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of 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.
The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date.

Qualifications We Prefer
Advanced degree

Eight (8) or more years of directly related experience in propulsive technology and its application to air breathing propulsion systems (turboprop, turbine, scramjet/ramjet, RDE, VFDR, fuel bladders, fuel systems)

Systems knowledge to assure full development of propulsion requirements and dissemination and flow down to subcomponent levels

Experience with highspeed combustion mechanics

Experience designing and developing inlet geometry

Experience with compressible fluid dynamics (CFD, NPSS, etc.)

Experience designing and developing exhaust geometry

Project engineering…