Job Information
RTX Corporation Electro-Optic Infrared (EO/IR) Systems Engineer in El Segundo, California
Date Posted:
2024-03-05
Country:
United States of America
Location:
CA320: El Seg.-So. Campus Bldg E01 2000 East El Segundo Boulevard Building E01, El Segundo, CA, 90245 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
About Us:
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.
Job Summary:
The Systems Engineering and Integration Test Center (SE) is seeking strong, technically sound engineering leaders committed and passionate about creating innovative, cost-effective solutions for complex Electro-Optic Infrared (EO/IR) applications. The successful candidate will be a member of the Space Sensors EO/IR Department and will provide engineering guidance for the development of product based, integration, verification, and validation through the life cycle of programs and will execute on the test floor supporting execution and product evaluation for the EO/IR space program.
Responsible for identifying system drivers, characterizing the EO/IR payload architecture, defining the preliminary concept, establishing payload size and performance and verification approaches based upon mission requirements. The candidate will be assessing architecture performance against requirements to identify technical risks, and cost drivers. Additionally you will help create system engineering models, system, and unit level requirements, perform analysis, and identify technical risks cost drivers to include but not limited to providing verification methods and test approaches to ensure execution of the Requirements Verification Plan and Test Requirements Document.
This is an On-Site role in El Segundo, California
Responsibilities to Anticipate:
Achieve day-to-day objectives with major impact on operational results within work area.
Participate in IPT (Integrated Product Team) meetings to ensure success of product designs and engineering changes.
Manage projects or processes within area of responsibility.
Maintain legacy Support Test Equipment (STE) for lower level and system level tests.
Conduct system level tests at Thermal Vacuum chamber for EOIR calibration and performance
Prepare content and data requests for Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), Failure Review Board (FRB), Consent to Ship Review (CTSR)
Basic Qualifications:
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience with specific experience in the following areas below:
Systems engineering experience in EO/IR payloads, Sensors, or Units for space applications
Sensor payload and instrument level testing which can include test equipment development and validation.
Requirements development, maintenance, and management of requirements using model-based systems engineering tools, or DOORS requirement database management.
Present in written and oral forms to managers, peers, and customers
An active DoD Top Security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Verification methodologies and processes for space qualified sensors
Optical engineering and design integration – interpreting sensor/payload/mission requirements and decomposing to design requirements and verification techniques.
Environmental test methods and practices for space applications
Experience with requirements verification and sell-off.
IV&V formal reviews such as Test Readiness Review (TRR), Failure Review Board (FRB), Consent to Ship Review (CTSR)
Technical background in radiometry, thermometry, and calibration techniques.
Project management
Earned value management systems (EVMS) and usage as a management tool
What We Offer:
Whether you are just starting out on your career journey, or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package including compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, work/life benefits, career development and recognition programs. Some of the great benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and dependent backup care.
The salary range for this role is 130,000 USD - 272,000 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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Raytheon Technologies 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.