Principal Engineer - Warhead/lethality

RTX (Raytheon Technologies)

Tucson, AZ, United States
Base: $107,500 - $204,500 usd; bonus/equity: annua...
Hybrid
Warhead development from conceptual design to test
Hydrocode simulation and lethality analysis
Interface with customers and subcontractors
The role involves applying advanced scientific principles to warhead integration into missile systems across development and production programs

Job Summary

  • The role involves applying advanced scientific principles to warhead integration into missile systems across development and production programs.
  • Candidates will conduct hydrocode simulations, perform lethality analysis, and support the full lifecycle of warhead design, testing, and evaluation.
  • RTX offers a robust total rewards package including healthcare, retirement benefits, flexible work schedules, and educational assistance.

Matching Summary

The role involves applying advanced scientific principles to warhead integration into missile systems across development and production programs.

Salary

Base: $107,500 - $204,500 USD; Bonus/Equity: Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation possible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, parental leave, and more

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Warhead development from conceptual design to test
  • Hydrocode simulation and lethality analysis
  • Interface with customers and subcontractors
  • Develop Statements of Work and Technical Data Packages

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with missile design and production support
  • Collaborative efforts with structural and thermal disciplines
  • Technical writing for white papers and presentations
  • Supplier collaboration and specification generation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years experience or Advanced degree with 5 years
  • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility
  • Active Secret or Top Secret DoD Clearance required
  • 8+ years in warhead development from concept to final assembly

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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