Sr Principal Engineer

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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.

The Battlefield Radar PMO is seeking an Production REA to support Integration and Test of the Sentinel Radar System.  The Sentinel REA will be responsible for day to day technical execution, tracking, and reporting for the BFR PMO test operations at the Forest, MS. Manufacturing site.  These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing the test execution relative to specification compliance, failure tracking/resolution, interfacing with Sentinel internal and external suppliers, data trend analysis, test optimization, and continuous improvement.  The Sentinel REA will work closely with BFR Program Manager and other Sentinel entities to ensure flawless technical execution.  The Sentinel REA will use metrics and data analysis tools to identify potential problems in sufficient time for corrective action to be taken and ensure that the product is meeting company’s commitments and achieving customer satisfaction.  

This role will require partnering with the Customer and internal functional organizations; such as engineering, quality control, procurement, manufacturing, and administrative functions to develop a holistic approach to achieve the required performance. This role is expected to champion and enact production and test-related changes/enhancements from component-level, to LRU-level, and through system-level domains.

What You Will Do
Accountability for technical execution of Sentinel production test operations

Technical performance analysis relative to specifications

Test optimization and continuous improvement champion

Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts for test failures

Driving test failures upstream to the earliest feasible and most cost-effective point in the flow

Ensuring Configuration Control of Sentinel production artifacts (hardware, test procedures, test software/tools, etc.)

Providing reports and status as required to program management, engineering, and the Customer

Providing technical leadership and collaborating with both internal and external resources

Interfacing with program management and the Customer on technical issues

Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.

Experience in Electrical, RF, or other related field

Experience with radar systems testing

Leadership experience

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate across multiple functional areas such as Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.

Leadership skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams to foster improvements in established processes across all program areas to ensure predictable, quick reaction results.

Experience employing and executing the RCCA process to correct technical issues

10+ years of relevant professional work experience across a wide spectrum of domains; engineering, manufacturing, statistics, quality control, etc.

Demonstrated concise communication skills, written and verbal

Proactive mentality to aggressively engage on issues and expedite resolution

8+ years of demonstrated technical experience in Electrical, RF, or other related field

3+ years of demonstrated experience with Ground Based Radar system testing.

High level of proficiency with MS Office and Project tools, comprehension of Manufacturing Requirements, Planning, CMES, and PRISM

Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Math, Science or related discipline  

Ability to travel up to 20 to RTX, vendor, and/or customer sites

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.
 

Learn More & Apply Now!
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.

The salary range for this role is 105,000 USD - 221,000 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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