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Raytheon · 13 hours ago

Principal Engineer – Solid Propulsion

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$101K/yr - $203K/yr

8+ years exp

Raytheon is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. The Principal Engineer – Solid Propulsion will be responsible for applying advanced technologies and managing propulsion system development projects, while collaborating with various teams to ensure successful missile system integration.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Propulsion technologySolid propulsion systemsProject engineeringEarned Value ManagementSupplier collaborationDoD experienceTechnical presentationsTeam leadership

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

Eight 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 U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred

Advanced degree

Ten (10) or more years of directly related experience in propulsive technology and its application to solid or liquid, and/or mono propellant propulsion systems

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

Project engineering skills and experience using Earned Value Management System

Demonstrated success as a proposal/cost account manager as well as project/team leader

Demonstrated ability to develop and lead collaborative efforts with other technical disciplines including structural, thermal, aerodynamics and low observables

Willingness to travel, including internationally, to provide supplier support

Supplier collaboration experience and oversight generating specifications and statements of work (SOW)

Working knowledge or experience with either missile design or development, production support and integration

Experience with DoD customers and/or associated contractor executives and technical leadership

Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance (Department of Defense)