Optical-Mechanical Design Engineer

6 days ago


Phoenix, Arizona, United States Raytheon Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Optical-Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team at Raytheon. As a key member of our Electro-Optics Department, you will be responsible for designing advanced optical sensors and seeker systems in support of new product development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the selection of optical-mechanical seeker design solutions for Raytheon EO products, considering their role in the system, all phases of engineering and production, and the product life cycle.
  • Conduct trade studies on various seeker systems, including gimbaled vs fixed post, survivability in extreme environments, and structurally induced line of sight and image smear effects.
  • Support electro-optical modeling and simulation activities.
  • Develop requirements in support of optical-mechanical design, environmental survivability, and the requirement flow to components.
  • Drive the development, implementation, verification, and maintenance of optical sensor/seeker designs in close collaboration with other disciplines to provide a mature optimized missile product.
  • Identify strategic optical engineering development opportunities.
  • Propose and lead independent research and development (IRAD) projects for the advancement of optical-mechanical sensor/seeker engineering solutions.
  • Ensure balance of risk, performance, and cost.
  • Be accountable to leadership for technical decisions.
  • Participate in major technical review boards.
  • Communicate and collaborate with Program Management and Technical Leadership, Engineering Leadership, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Customers.
  • Guide, apprentice, mentor, and train colleagues within the optical-mechanical design area.
Qualifications
  • Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
  • Minimum 12 years' of prior engineering experience or an Advanced degree and 10 years' of prior engineering experience.
  • Minimum 12 years' of optical-mechanical design, analysis, and/or manufacturing experience on ultra-violet (0.3 um) through Long-Wave Infrared (14 um) optical systems and their associated mechanical subsystems.
  • Experience with CREO, ANSYS, and/or equivalent mechanical design tools.
  • Experience leading optical-mechanical design teams, including optics, gimbals, detector/camera systems, thermal and dynamics management, structural analysis, system modeling, requirements derivation, GNC impact, etc.
  • Experience leading Optical Sensor/Seeker design trade studies and engineering efforts involving engineers across multiple disciplines.
  • Patents, Papers, and/or Publications in related technical fields.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering fields.
  • Demonstrated ability to write successful technical proposal volumes.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop a business strategic vision and execute changes.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence others to achieve technical and programmatic goals.
  • Demonstrated proactive problem-solving experience.
  • Expert in Optical Sensor/Seeker System design and implementation.
  • Expert in performance and survivability design and analysis of sensor/seeker hardware in extreme environments.
  • Experience in leadership and/or senior engineering roles.
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication ability to leadership.
  • Experience within the aerospace industry.
  • Active DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance.
What We Offer

We offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Location Information

This position is located in Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring, and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as one of America's 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape, and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature's best work.

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.



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