The Energetics and Propulsion Department is an engineering organization in the Hardware Engineering Directorate. This Department is responsible for the full spectrum of warhead, fuzing, and propulsion designs/technology, including power systems, ignition, and all other weapon initiation safety systems technology. The department is seeking to hire a Section Lead – Fuzing & Ignition Safety Systems
What you will do
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The Section Leader (SL) is a key technical contributor to the programs and products supported by the section.
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Performs direct line management activities for a team of engineers. In addition to designing fuze subsystems and participating in Bid and Proposal efforts, SL activities include career and performance development, mentoring, training, tool and process development, resource allocation, and championing the use of established procedures, processes and instructions.
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Serves as a liaison to the programs, ensuring program success along technical, cost and schedule parameters, as well as overseeing section member job assignments, performance, and recognition.
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Must have an ability to provide technical guidance and act as a mentor to their staff. Candidates applying to this role must be adept at making technical presentations and at establishing customer relationships.
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Candidates shall be highly motivated “self-starters” able to lead by example, possessing strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and maintain positive relationships and satisfaction with functional and program leadership.
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Apply knowledge and expertise in Safety Device Energetics and related requirements, such as LEEFI, EFDI, EBW and MIL-STD-1316, MIL-STD-1901(A), and JOTP plan and execution.
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Apply Electrical Engineering knowledge for digital or analog electronics & design/mixed signal, and electrical requirements generation and interpretation, including complex logic architecture.
The Section Lead – Fuzing position is located in Tucson, Arizona and is onsite.
Qualifications You Must Have
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Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and 7 years of relevant experience
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A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in fuzing / one shots / engineering technology and/or engineering design
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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 Prefer
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Advanced degree
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Twelve (12) or more years of directly related experience in fuzing devices and their applications
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Systems knowledge to assure full development of fuzing device requirements and dissemination and flow down to subcomponent levels
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Experience with fuzing devices design, manufacturing, testing, safety certification and/or compliance
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Ability to perform fuzing trade studies evaluating different electrical designs and estimate design and production cost and schedule
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Project engineering skills and experience using Earned Value Management System
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Demonstrated success as a proposal/cost account manager as well as project/team leader
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Experience with the proposal capture process (development of compliant basis of estimates and ROMs)
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Demonstrated ability to develop and lead collaborative efforts with other technical disciplines including mechanical, electrical, and systems
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Willingness to travel, including international, to provide supplier support
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Supplier collaboration experience and oversight generating specifications and statements of work (SOW)
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Working knowledge or experience with either missile design or development, production support and integration
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Advocate for process improvement (e.g., CMMI, CORE, etc.), team builder, and ability to build strong relationships and effectively partner with internal and external resources
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Experience with DoD customers and/or associated contractor executives and technical leadership
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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.
RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 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.
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 with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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