Senior Principal Engineer - Fixed Wing UAS SI&T

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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.

In Systems Integration and Test (SI&T) we integrate, verify, and validate our products. We put our systems together, exercise them in the lab or in the field, measure and analyze performance, and make sure our products work the first time and every time. To accomplish this, we develop plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, develop test environments, and work together with our customers.

Do you have a passion in Autonomous Systems? Do you enjoy working in fast paced, innovative, and groundbreaking technology environments? Do you want to be part of a team that can rapidly design, develop, and field open, trusted, secure, certified, and operationally effective collaborative autonomous solutions?

We are currently looking for Senior Principal Systems Integration and Test (SI&T) Engineer to join the SI&T organization located in Tucson, AZ.  The Senior Principal SI&T Engineer is a key program role that is accountable for key decisions throughout the life cycle of the program which affects our competitive position and executability. Senior Principal SI&T Engineer operates through coordination across all other Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) among disciplines in the development, integration, and test phase of the program.

Please Note:  This position may require travel (up to 50).

Responsibilities to Anticipate

• You will apply extensive hands-on integration and test experience with Fixed Wing UAS rapid development to creatively develop test strategies that maximize test coverage within cost and schedule constraints.
• Lead/Manage a multi-disciplinary team in defining, planning, coordinating, and conducting test and verification events for Fixed Wing UASs.
• Stay abreast of development schedules to plan and coordinate technology integrations and test events.
• Identify areas of high technical risk, collaborate with the team to define development priorities, and develop test plans to mitigate technical risk.
• Develop test roadmaps and plans that balance development timelines, technical risk mitigation, and program schedules and priorities.
• Conduct test readiness reviews, after action reviews, and participate as needed in customer engagements.
• Ensure test configurations and events are carefully controlled and documented.
• Capture, track, and ensure the resolution of findings from test events.
• Estimate, track, and communicate cost, schedule, and risk in support of test planning and execution.
• You will influence the architecture of the system, establishing processes, and align RMD program leadership, office the of chief engineer, and multiple IPTs
• You will have regular communication to the RMD leadership to provide program status, accomplishments, issues, and help needed..
• You will mentor and guide all team members with coordinate engagement of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) when appropriate.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in STEM and a minimum of 10 (ten) years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience working and/or leading cross-disciplined teams in a technical capacity.
• Experience with leading and conducting UAS trade studies, UAS system development and design, UAS systems requirements development and management, and UAS system integration and test.
• Experience Fixed Wing UAS rapid development integration and testing.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Value

• Domain and/or background knowledge in one or more of the following areas related to Fixed Wing UAS system design.  These include but are on limited to:
  • UAS Command and Control Systems
  • Airframes, Structures, and Thermodynamics
  • Electronics, Communications, and Power
  • Autonomous Systems and Algorithms
  • Flight Management Systems
  • Surveillance sensors and algorithms
  • Human / machine interface
  • Information Assurance and Cyber Threat Considerations

• Experience piloting Fixed Wing UASs
• Experience integrating, demonstrating, and deploying complex Systems comprised of embedded SW/HW
• Experience working effectively in highly collaborative environments, a demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and lead technical efforts spanning multiple stakeholders and be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization as well as customers.
• Experience in Digital Engineering or Model Based Systems Engineering
• Familiar with Export license creation and export compliance to support international flight test activities.
• Experience with weapon system Integration onto wheeled vehicle platforms.
• In depth knowledge of US Army military operations and doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, and facilities (DOTMLPF)
• Advanced degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

Location:

Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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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