Principal System Engineer - Naws China Lake

Date Posted:

2023-11-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA764: China Lake Airfield Trailer 98010 Aviation Boulevard Raytheon Airfield Trailer, China Lake, CA, 93555 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.
 

The Effectors Center in the Systems Integration and Test Directorate is seeking Systems Engineers focused on Lab Integration, Platform Integration, and/or Flight Test at NAWS China Lake. In this role, you will be supporting the effective completion of test events and the associated analysis of test data.

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:

• You must be able to provide technical results to a wide range of difficult problems.
• Work will be performed under only general direction, and you must be able to independently determine and develop solutions.
• This is a demanding, hands-on, lab and direct flight test support position. There are some non-standard and extended hours under potentially extreme conditions.
• This position requires up to 30% travel possible.
• Work will be done mostly domestically but could include some international sites.
• Responsibilities also include flight line missile / equipment preparation, flight test planning, implementation, and data review of both captive carry and live fire testing.
• Use of COMSEC equipment, AIS computers, and telemetry equipment is required.
• You will maintain and reconfigure munitions, monitor weapon telemetry in a control room environment, perform flight line operations and communicate with both internal and external customers daily.

Please note: This position requires you to work on site. No remote work available.

Basic Qualifications:
Typically requires a Bachelor in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline, such as Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics or Math and minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a test environment with emphasis in test planning and/or implementation.

Relevant experience includes four (4) or more of the following areas:

• Hardware Systems Integration experience
• Platform Integration/Flight Test experience
• Experience supporting field tests.
• Telemetry Analysis experience
• Experience evaluating requirements.
• Experience with troubleshooting and failure process
• Experience with the use of lab/field test equipment
• Experience with Verification and Validation methods
• Must be capable of lifting at least 25 lbs. and performing work in an industrial environment.
• Active and transferrable US 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of eight years of relevant electronic, computer or mechanical experience preferred.
• Intermediate engineering skills, experience with laboratory test equipment, electronics and software preferred.
• Ability to work well in diverse teams.
• "Customer oriented” and inspired to meet or exceed expectations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a team environment.
• Written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with and take direction from Functional Management and Team Leads from multiple programs.
• Perform successfully in an open environment with frequent interaction with Government customers and peers.
• Experience with Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment and classified computer security requirements
• Experience in integration with test equipment, telemetry data analysis software, and missile systems host platforms

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 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.
Additional Information:

* Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 94,000 USD - 196,000 USD; however, RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role 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.

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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