Principal Engineer – One Shots

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. With three market-leading businesses and world-class operations, we push the boundaries of known science to connect and protect our world.

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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. The foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

About the Role

The Energetics and Propulsion Department, part of the Hardware Engineering Directorate, is responsible for the full spectrum of warhead, fuzing, and propulsion designs and technologies. This includes power systems, ignition, and all weapon initiation safety systems. We are seeking a Principal Engineer - One Shots to join our team in Tucson, AZ.

In this role, you will apply and develop advanced one-shot device technologies using scientific principles to create tangible products. You will serve as the day-to-day liaison for programs, ensuring two-way communication regarding resource technical assignments. Your work will involve providing technical oversight to subcontractors, managing suppliers to deliver subsystem components on schedule and budget, and supporting failure analysis through redesign. You will also contribute to technology development roadmaps, support proposals, and present design models and test results to internal and customer review meetings.

This position is onsite in Tucson, AZ. The role requires a willingness to travel to suppliers and government facilities, including international travel, to provide supplier support and oversee contract negotiations.

Hiring Process and Requirements

Candidates for this position must possess an active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance (DoD Secret) on their first day of employment. U.S. citizenship is a mandatory requirement, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for this level of security clearance.

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 the role's designated work model.

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, 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.