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Principal Flight Safety System Engineer

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RTX

Principal Flight Safety System Engineer

Tucson, AZ

Date Posted:
2023-12-12
Country:
United States of America
Location:
AZ802: RMS AP Bldg 802 1151 East Hermans Road Building 802, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
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.

The Energetics and Propulsion Department, which is part of the Mechanical Engineering Directorate, is looking for a Principal Flight Safety System Engineer. This organization is responsible for the design and development of propulsion technology to support the Land Warfare and Air Defense mission area.

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We value diverse skills and experience, so don't hold back. Your qualification could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Summary:

The Principal Flight Safety System Engineer position is to join our Corporate or Research Center Team: Requires expert or mastery level knowledge of work area, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have deep knowledge of project management. Advanced knowledge of related disciplines within work area and ability to identify links and potential impact on projects, programs, or systems.

This position is located in Tucson, Arizona.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

  • Familiar with developing, reviewing, updating, and approving system verification artifacts and system requirements
  • Familiar with electrical circuit design
  • Ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and ensure appropriate action is taken to mitigate issues
  • Self-starter and ability to work independently
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • This position is a hybrid role, and the selected applicant will work with the hiring manager to set schedule.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years' experience with technical engineering background, leading teams in the aerospace or government sector or Advanced degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Value:

  • Advanced degree
  • 10 plus years of directly related experience in mechanical and electrical design
  • Specific experience developing electrical sub systems used in flight termination (electronic arm fire devices, flight termination receivers, flight termination controllers, tracking systems, etc.)
  • Experience developing and qualifying flight systems for harsh environments.
  • Working knowledge of RCC319.
  • Experience developing destruct termination devices.
  • Experience in business development and technology road mapping
  • Demonstrated success as a team leader

What We Offer:

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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Client-provided location(s): Tucson, AZ, USA
Job ID: Raytheon_Technologies_FGB-1905851276
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Lunch and Learns