Principal Engineer- Energetics and Propulsion
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeRemote
location_onPhoenix City Hall, 200, West Washington Street, Central City, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85003, United States
About RTX and Raytheon
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose to solve the world's most complex problems. Formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation, RTX operates at the edge of known science, delivering solutions in quantum physics, electric propulsion, hypersonics, and cybersecurity.
Raytheon brings over 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission. Our foundation is rooted in a higher calling: to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We create a safer, more secure world by pushing the boundaries of science and finding new ways to connect and protect.
About the Role
The Energetics and Propulsion Department is an engineering organization within the Hardware Engineering Directorate, responsible for the full spectrum of warhead, fuzing, and propulsion designs. This team tackles tough, meaningful problems involving power systems, ignition, and weapon initiation safety technologies.
In this remote role, you will join a team of highly advanced technologists to develop architectures and manage production efforts for a variety of one-shot devices, including initiators, gas generators, pyroswitches, and explosive bolts. You will serve as the day-to-day liaison between programs and functional subject matter experts, ensuring technical rigor in all deliverables. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to technology roadmaps, support failure analysis, and present design models to internal and customer review meetings. It is a role for those who enjoy complex problem-solving, strive for customer satisfaction, and want to be a builder in a collaborative team environment.
Hiring Process and Application
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted, though this may vary based on candidate flow and business necessity. 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, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with federal regulations.
Work location
Work model: Remote
Phoenix City Hall, 200, West Washington Street, Central City, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85003, United States
Phoenix, Arizona
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleManage technical execution of power source and one shot device development programs
- check_circleContribute to technology development roadmaps and requirements definition
- check_circleSupport failure analysis and redesign of failed power source or one shot device components
- check_circlePresent design models and test results to internal and customer review meetings
- check_circleOversee fact-finding and contract negotiations for supplier collaboration
- check_circleSupport development of Critical Item Development Specifications (CIDS)
- check_circleConduct test data reduction and ensure technical rigor of all deliverables
- check_circlePrepare proposals and cost estimates for one shot device subsystems
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's Degree in STEM with 8 years experience OR Advanced degree with 5 years experience
- verified8 years experience in power sources, one shots, or engineering design
- verifiedActive and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance
- verifiedU.S. citizenship
- verifiedAbility to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance
Nice to Have
Advanced degree. Ten (10) or more years of directly related experience in energetic, fuze, or propulsive devices and their applications. Directly related experience in one shots subsystems design, development, and test. Experience in working with and managing suppliers. 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).
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleLife insurance and short-term/long-term disability coveragecheck_circle401(k) with company matchcheck_circleFlexible spending accountsFlexible work schedules
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Power Sources, One Shot Devices, Fuze, Propulsive Devices, Missile Design, Cybersecurity, Electric Propulsion, Directed Energy, Hypersonics, Avionics.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in STEM required with 8 years experience.
Frequently asked questions about Principal Engineer- Energetics and Propulsion at Raytheon
What does a Principal Engineer- Energetics and Propulsion at Raytheon do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Principal Engineer- Energetics and Propulsion at Raytheon will manage technical execution of power source and one shot device development programs; contribute to technology development roadmaps and requirements definition; support failure analysis and redesign of failed power source or one shot device components; and present design models and test results to internal and customer review meetings.
What are the requirements for this Principal Engineer- Energetics and Propulsion role?expand_more
Raytheon is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 8 years experience OR Advanced degree with 5 years experience; 8 years experience in power sources, one shots, or engineering design; Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship; and Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance.
Where is the Principal Engineer- Energetics and Propulsion role at Raytheon located?expand_more
Principal Engineer- Energetics and Propulsion at Raytheon is based in Phoenix City Hall, 200, West Washington Street, Central City, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85003, United States. This is a remote role.
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Raytheon has listed this Principal Engineer- Energetics and Propulsion role as remote.
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Principal Engineer- Energetics and Propulsion at Raytheon typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Key skills for Principal Engineer- Energetics and Propulsion at Raytheon include Power Sources; One Shot Devices; Fuze; Propulsive Devices; Missile Design; Cybersecurity; Electric Propulsion; and Directed Energy.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree in STEM required with 8 years experience.
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Principal Engineer- Energetics and Propulsion at Raytheon is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.