Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) ProgramsWould 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 you’ve 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?
We’re looking for you.To view more on Raytheon Intelligence and Space, Space Systems click here: https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?v=VcaKnZRnyCgThis position is for a Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) for EO/IR Programs within the Space Systems (SS) Mission Area of Raytheon’s Intelligence & Space business.
The SS LSE has the responsibility of ensuring the technical integrity and quality of the systems engineering work throughout the program life cycle of a large Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Communications (ISRC) Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Program, including IRAD and related pursuits.
This position reports to the Program Manager and interfaces directly with customers and across all IPTs, including system architects, and system/subsystem designers.
The EO/IR LSE will provide technical leadership and oversight throughout for all phases of the program, from requirements definition and flow down, to system verification and validation in compliance with engineering processes and procedures.
External to the program, this position interfaces with the Program Area Chief Engineer, Business Area Chief Engineer and Functional Managers as well as non-engineering organizations such as finance, operations, supply chain, contracts and mission assurance.**This position is eligible for a sign on bonus up to $20,000**The Lead Systems Engineer will:Define and develop EO/IR systems and payload architecturesProvide technical leadership in EO/IR architecture definition and trade studiesProvides technical leadership and oversight of the entire EO/IR product life cycle development activities, including: requirements development, allocation, verification and analysis; hardware and software design and development; system level integration, validation and verification and interface definition; algorithm development; CONOPS development; and Monitor performancethrough technical performance measuresLead system test preparation, execution, troubleshooting, and verificationMentor the program junior engineers and review their work for qualityMaintain technical baseline control within fixed cost and schedule constraintsAct as the bridge between program management and technical staffFoster culture in-line with high performance and cohesive teams necessary to meet the technical, schedule and cost challengesSupport Configuration Control Board, Engineering Review Board, Failure Review Board, Risk and Opportunity Review BoardsSupport the development of new business proposals and pursuitsIdentify engineering resource gapsRequired Skills:8+ years engineering experienceExperience in Optical engineering and design integration – interpreting sensor/payload/mission requirements and decomposing to design requirements and verification techniquesExperience as Lead Systems Engineer on a large EO/IR space program or another role providing technical leadership to a large engineering teamExperience providing technical leadership throughout the entire space product life cycleExperience in proposal development including creations of Basis-of-EstimatesExperience in development (design, fabrication, integration & test) of high reliability EO/IR space productsExperience in leading design reviews (e.G.
System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review) and establishing technical baselineExperience with the technical review and approval of proposals and Gates to ensure technical and execution feasibilityExperience with system or subsystem level Integration, Verification and Validation (IV& V)Experience with identifying critical staffing resources to update staffing plans to address technical development areasExperience with developing and presenting technical briefings to the customer and company leadershipExperience effectively leading teams of technical experts to resolve challenging technical problemsExperience identifying engineering resources needed to get required engineering work product requirements done (people, processes, facilities & tools)Experience establishing and maintaining working relationship with all levels of the organization, including customers, users, and other peer groupsActive SSBIU.S.
Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S.
Security Clearance as of day one of employment.Ability to access US only data systemsDesired Skills:Technical background in radiometry, thermometry and calibration techniquesTesting activities such as thermal, vibration and EMI testingKnowledge of environmental test methods and practices (e.G.
Dynamic, Vibration, EMI, Thermal Vacuum)STE design, testing or operationFPGA design and developmentSoftware integration and test, configuration managementWorking with operations staff, sub-contractors, team members and customersFamiliarity with cost and schedule management using a government approved Earned Value Management SystemIntegrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) or line engineering management experienceProposal management, from initial pursuit and capture planning to proposal deliveryRequired Education:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Science or related STEM degree183832Raytheon 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.