Sr Principle Environmental Test Engineering - Team Lead

Company: Raytheon Missiles & Defense
Location: Tucson
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

*About Us: *
At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, by combining our vast resources and investments, we are able to 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 Environmental Test (ET) organization is seeking a subject matter expert in the field of quartz lamp and structural testing to mentor and lead a small team of engineers. ET is an engineering organization that supports all missile programs across the Raytheon Missiles and Defense division in Tucson, AZ. 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.
The Test Engineer is responsible for executing a variety of environmental tests while collaborating in an integrated product team environment with fellow ET Test Engineers, ET Support Engineers, and internal engineering customers. The Test 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 analysis. The Test Engineer is responsible for performing troubleshooting and adjustment of both the equipment and test setup when technical issues arise.
*Responsibilities to Anticipate: *

* Develop and verify test plans and procedures as well as review plans and procedures written by others.
* Oversee and conduct 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 test fixtures.
* Assist in creating schedules and budgets.
* Implement engineering best practices to ensure testing is performed accurately and on schedule.
*Qualifications You Must Have:*

* Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and 7 years of prior relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience is required.
* A minimum of five (5) years of experience performing hands on structural and quartz lamp testing.
* A minimum of five (5) years of experience with instrumentation to include accelerometers, force transducers, thermocouples, strain gages, load cells, or displacement transducers.
* A minimum of five (5) years of experience with data acquisition system hardware and software such as Dewesoft, DEWETRON, Somat, or National Instrument's LabVIEW.
* Expert or mastery level knowledge of work area, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
* U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance as of day one of employment.

*Qualifications We Value:*

* Masters or Ph.D. in the aforementioned degree field.
* Previous experience leading teams.
* Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication skills including effective written, verbal, and listening.
* High situational awareness and ability to effectively work multiple projects simultaneously.
* Experience developing and evaluating requirements and able to evaluate test issues and define solutions.
* Experience developing strategies in support of organizational efficiency improvements.
* Working knowledge of test equipment troubleshooting processes.
* Deep knowledge of project management.
* Advanced knowledge of related disciplines within work area and ability to identify links and potential impact on projects, programs or systems.
*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 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 Details:*
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
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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.*

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