Senior Environmental Test Engineering

Company: Raytheon Missiles & Defense
Location: Tucson
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

About Us:

At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, by combining our vast resources and investments, we dedicate ourselves to solving mission-level vs. product-level customer challenges - together we can anticipate more, move faster, and make a bigger impact on the big picture.

Job Summary:The Test Equipment and Environments Center (TE&EC) includes all the engineering disciplines responsible for systems design & test on all Raytheon Missile Defense products. Our engineers are responsible for all elements of the development lifecycle for test including: test requirements, test system design, flight simulations, hardware-in-the-loop, computer-in-the-loop, advanced engineering prototyping technology, flight operations for manned and unmanned vehicles, environmental testing, environmental characterization and engineering laboratory management. We are hands-on, designing with the latest technology and tools, and integrate state of the art test solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world.

Within TE&EC, the Test Operations & Environments (TO&E) Department includes the Environmental Test (ET) organization. ET is an engineering organization that supports all missile programs across Missiles and Defense. The ET organization provides testing capability for every phase of the product life cycle from prototype to production. Environmental testing includes mechanical shock, electrodynamic vibration, salt fog, climatic environments such as temperature, humidity, and altitude, high temperature quartz lamp testing, structural testing, and custom instrumentation installations and data acquisition support.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.
Job Description:

The Systems Engineer is responsible for executing a variety of environmental tests while collaborating in an integrated product (IP) team environment with fellow ET Test Engineers, ET Support Engineers, and internal engineering customers. The Systems Engineer will work within the IP team to develop the best methods for implementing tests to meet customer requirements and is responsible for all aspects of the test including test design and setup, equipment control and monitoring, and data collection and validation. The Systems Engineer is responsible for performing troubleshooting and adjustment of both the equipment and test setup when technical issues arise. The Systems Engineer will work in a Multi-Program Closed Area and report to the Environmental Test Operations Manager within the Systems Integration and Test Directorate.

There's no such thing as a perfect candidate, so don't hold back. Your qualifications 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:

• Develop and verify test plans and procedures as well as review plans and procedures written by others
• Oversee and conduct vibration/shock and temperature/altitude/humidity testing to validate models for the purposes of new product qualification, production acceptance, flight test clearance, engineering evaluations, and failure investigations
• Oversee and conduct structural testing to validate models and ensure safety margins
• Oversee and conduct aero-thermal heating testing using quartz lamps to simulate extreme heating environment during flight
• Design, model, and analyze vibration and structural test fixtures
• Assist in creating schedules and budgets
• Implement engineering best practices to ensure testing is performed accurately and on schedule
  
  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 You Must Have:
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or closely related STEM field (Preferred majors: Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Software, Physics, or Systems) and (5) five or more years prior relevant experience in an engineering capacity
  • Previous work experience setting up and troubleshooting mechanical hardware, electrical instruments, and computer systems
  • Previous work experience in a laboratory or industrial setting
  • Hands on experience using basic hand and power tools such as soldering iron, torque wrenches, or electronic test equipment
  • Previous work experience that involved writing test plans or reports
  • Understanding and working knowledge of laboratory test equipment troubleshooting processes
  • Expert with Microsoft Windows and Office applications
    
    Qualifications We Value:
    • Demonstrated communication and leadership skills including effective written, verbal, and listening skills
    • Familiar with instrumentation such as accelerometers, force transducers, thermocouples, strain gages, load cells, and displacement transducers
    • Experience with data acquisition system hardware and software such as Dewesoft, DEWETRON, Somat, or National Instrument's LabVIEW
    • Experience with vibration controllers such as LMS, Vibration Research, or Crystal Instruments.
      • Experience with solid modeling and analysis software applications such as PTC ProE/CREO, SOLIDWORKS, or ANSYS workbench
      • Current DoD secret or TS/SSBI clearance
        
        The ideal candidate is a motivated hands-on, self-starter who cheerfully accepts work assignments and diligently drives to complete them. They are creative and innovative, possessing coordination, analytical, problem-solving, and extreme attention to detail skills.
        
        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 on offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible 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: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible 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
        
        About Tucson:
        
        This job is located in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Recognized as one of America's 10 Best Small Cities, Tucson has a friendly, laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, the colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson showcases some of nature's best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, this fantastic weather allows residents enjoy the outdoors year-round.Employee Referral Award Eligibility: Only employees currently within RMD and RI&S have the potential to receive a Referral Award for submitting a referral to RMD and RI&S roles. ALL eligibility requirements must be met (see guidelines) to receive the Referral AwardingRaytheon 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.

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