Principal SEC EO/IR Payload Test Director

Company: RTX
Location: Wylie
Posted on: August 2, 2020

Job Description:

**This position and any subsequent offers made are contingent upon staffing award**Would you like to be part of the new space movement? Are you a rock star engineer? Do you have the leadership gene? Raytheon Intelligence & Space is the place for you. In the last few years you might have seen in your social media feed amazingly beautiful images of the Earth from space in exquisite detail. Or perhaps images in the news forecasting the weather and reporting on natural disasters. Maybe youve even gazed at images from deep space wondering when humans will journey to the farthest reaches of the universe. Behind many of these amazing images are the technologies and innovations created by the engineers at Raytheon Intelligence & Space. Situated in sunny Southern California, a location rich in aerospace history, we have unparalleled heritage in advanced sensing systems for space exploration, national security and civil space. We are actively seeking engineers to help evolve our technology and grow our business into new domains and markets. Are you up to the challenge? Were looking for you.The Systems Engineering Center (SEC) is seeking strong, technically sound engineering leaders committed and passionate about creating innovative, cost-effective solutions for complex remote sensing applications. The successful candidate will be a member of the Space Systems team and will provide engineering guidance for the EO/IR Payload Integration tasks. This position may include assignments in the areas of system verification and validation.The SEC EO/IR Payload Test /Director will: Plan, coordinate, and communicate with the cross-functional team responsible for delivering an EO/IR earth imaging system, subsystems, products and services as directed by the Program Manager. Ensure the teams objectives are achieved on schedule, and consistent with quality and technical standards while meeting the program cost targets. Foster culture in-line with high performance and cohesive teams necessary to meet these targets. Share oversight of execution on all aspects of the design, development, integration, and test of the SEC IPT space work products Work alongside the Chief Engineer and IPTL to manage the SEC team. Have extensive knowledge of EO/IR applied to space systems and FPAs, due to the complexity of the technology development, and integration and test planning and experience to achieve the technical performance and objectives of the program. Provide technical leadership and oversight of the entire EO/IR product life cycle development activities, including: requirements analysis, validation and verification; hardware and software design and development; system level integration, interface definition; algorithm development; CONOPS development;Required Skills: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearanceMinimum of 8 years of systems engineering experienceAt least 4 years of Technical experience in EO-IR Technology and Space Systems Proven track record of experience conducting the integration and testing of EO/IR payloadsExperience working in a Space laboratory performing hardware, software, & firmware integration and test activitiesExperience in support of generating Verification Compliance Requirements Matrices, Requirements Verification Plans, Test Plans, Test Requirements Documents, Test Procedures and Requirements Sell-off DocumentsExperience in Environmental Test Planning, test methods and practicesExperience with supporting formal reviews such as Test Readiness Review (TRR), Failure Review Board (FRB), Consent to Ship Review (CTSR)Experience in the support of preparing management level briefings and summary explanationsDemonstrated proficiency in analytical skills, strong written and verbal communication capability, and ability to work in an integrated product team environmentDemonstrated problem solving, organization, coordination, and planning skillsStrong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills to enable effective personal interaction and collaboration with a multi-discipline teamDesired Skills:Experience supporting/sharing engineering leadership responsibilitiesExperience in proposal development including Basis of EstimatesExperience in Operations and Factory environments including: procedure development, test, training, transition planning, installation, and deploymentKnowledge of environmental test methods and practicesDemonstrated ability to perform test equipment trouble-shooting and failure diagnosis with directly-relevant experienceExperience developing and operating MSTE and ESTEExperience with electrical design integration interpreting signal lists, Electrical Interconnect Diagrams (EICDs), and intra and inter box knowledgeExperience in test equipment calibration, instrumentation, and environmental stimulus application (vibration and thermal profiles)Understanding of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) computer architecture, interconnect/interfaces, and standard communication protocolsExperience developing embedded software or firmwareProficient in Matlab, C++, Python, LabVIEW or related programming languagesProficient with standard industry tools like DOORS, Visio, Mentor Graphics, AutoCAD and/or Test StandRequired Education:Bachelors degree in Engineering, Sciences, Math, or related disciplineDesired Education:Masters degree in Engineering, Sciences, Math, or related discipline** U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position requires the ability to obtain DoD Secret U.S. Security Clearance within one year of start date**#ideasinorbit 165243Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.by Jobble

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