Effector Telemetry and Flight Termination Engineer I

About Raytheon and Our Mission

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.

About the Effector Analog & Power (EAP) Team

Raytheon's Effector Analog & Power (EAP) Team is responsible for the development, from concept to integration, of Telemetry and Flight Termination products. The department also handles power systems ranging from the all-up round to the lowest level power regulation, servo electronics supporting mechanical motion, and low noise mixed signal electronics that provide the analog-to-digital interface to front-end sensors. These products generally operate in lower power and voltage ranges (less than 10kW and 1000V).

The Telemetry and Flight Termination Systems team specifically develops system designs focused on supporting effector flight tests. We adhere to rigorous standards from the Range Commanders Council, Federal Communications Commission, and the National Security Agency in the design and utilization of our products. Our work involves performing make/buy trade studies, designing application-specific Printed Circuit Board Assemblies, and collaborating with leading industry suppliers of antennas, transmitters, encoders, and flight termination components.

The Role and Your Impact

We are looking for junior engineers to join this mission-critical environment. In this role, you will help design Telemetry (TM) and Flight Termination Systems (FTS), serving as the "Responsible Engineering Authority" (REA) for these designs. You will be part of a dynamic team where you assist in designing electronics at the subsystem or PCB level and guide PCB development through its design phases, from requirements definition through initial integration testing. Your work will directly contribute to generating and compiling the analysis and documentation required to verify compliance with program and performance standards.

Hiring Process and Application Instructions

This position requires an active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance (DoD Secret) on day one, as U.S. citizenship is mandatory for eligibility. The DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations in Tucson, AZ, regardless of the role's designation. The application window is anticipated to close approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted, though this may vary based on candidate flow and business necessity.

Culture and Commitment

At RTX, our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. We value Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.