Principal Engineer- Energetics and Propulsion

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 and stay ahead of tomorrow's threats. 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 technology.

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 systems.

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 through redesign, 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.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying. This position is classified as Remote, meaning employees will work primarily offsite from home. However, candidates must possess an active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance (Secret) prior to the start date, and U.S. citizenship is required as only citizens are eligible for such clearances.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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. RTX provides 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.