Principal Engineer = Air Breathing Propulsion - Tucson, United States - Prattwhitney

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    AZ802:
    RMS AP Bldg East Hermans Road Building 802, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

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    United States of America


    Location:

    AZ802:
    RMS AP Bldg East Hermans Road Building 802, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA


    Position Role Type:
    Hybrid
    This position is eligible for a minimum of $30,000 Sign-On Bonus

    Sign-on bonuses are not permitted for internal candidates.
    Are you a subject matter expert in propulsion technologies?
    Would you enjoy knowing your efforts directly impact defending our nation and allies?
    Do you enjoy leading a team as much as contributing in one?
    If you can answer "yes" to these questions, we want to talk to you

    About Us:


    Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide.

    It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense.

    Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

    The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

    To realize our full potential, Raytheon Technologies is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals.

    We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.


    Job Summary:
    The Principal Engineer – Air Breathing

    Propulsion position


    is in the Energetics and Propulsion Department, which is responsible for the full spectrum of warhead / rocket motor / DACS design and performance, fuzing, ignition, power sources, one-shot energetic initiation, and all other weapon systems safety device technology.

    This position is located in Tucson, AZ
    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.

    Responsibilities to Anticipate:
    Responsible engineering authority within the airbreathing propulsion discipline. Lead the overall propulsion design, development, and demonstration from concept to missile flight test.

    Cost and schedule responsibilities for suppliers within the Propulsion IPT.


    Ability to communicate both to the RMD leadership to provide program status, accomplishments, issues, and help needed, while ensuring program alignment and teamwork.


    Support proposal efforts with major suppliers while partnering with supply chain to define future contract scope, schedule, and program start up at the suppliers.

    Strong understand of earned value and supplier management

    The position is a hybrid role, and the selected applicant will work with the hiring manager to set schedule.


    Basic Qualifications:


    Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), and eight (8) years of prior relevant experience or minimum 5 years with an advanced degree.

    Experience in airbreathing propulsion system design and/or production with particular emphasis in at least one of the following technical disciplines

    Design and development of the propulsion architecture including system performance analysis

    Fuel delivery system, bladder, tank, and control subsystem


    Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) of the inlet, combustor (including kinetics), and nozzle including coupled fluid interactions e.g., shock, laminar, turbulent, boundary layer, etc.

    Thermal management systems

    Ground and flight tests

    Experience managing a team of 3 or more in a technical capacity

    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


    Preferred Qualifications:
    Advanced degree as described above

    Ten (10) years of directly related experience in airbreathing propulsion system design and/or production

    Experience with customers and/or associated contractor executives and technical leadership

    Experience with leading development and maintenance across multiple program sites

    Strong interpersonal and communication skills

    Proven ability as a responsible engineering authority to drive design and development across the hardware, software and test organizations

    Cost Account Manager or Earned Value experience

    Experience with Scrum at Scale

    Excellent presentation and proposal skills

    Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities


    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.

    This position is located in beautiful Tucson, AZ.

    Tucson has a friendly, caring and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as one of America's 10 Best Small Cities.

    Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature's best work.

    Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson's fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round.)



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    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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