Sr Components Engineer - Radiation Hardened

About Us:

At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, you have the opportunity to try new things and make a bigger difference across a broader end-to-end solution, a richer technology and product set, an expanded range of disciplines, a growing global footprint and a more diverse team of colleagues and customers.

Job Summary:

The Common Electronic Products Department within Raytheon Missiles & Defense is currently searching for an Electrical Component Engineer to work on a multi-disciplined team in Tucson, AZ. The chosen team member perform and/or assist in the performance of Parts Engineering, Components Engineering or Applications engineering tasks supporting programs in the proposal, System Design Description, Low Rate Initial Production (SDD, LRIP), production and support phases. This position will require day to day interface with designers, product development engineering, Electronic Computer Aided Design (ECAD) function, program management, and other disciplines.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Determine program statement of work (SOW) and other defined customer component application requirements.
• Determine program component environmental / characteristic application requirements.
• Provide technology insertion and parts selection/standardization guidance while adhering to business, component parametric, application environmental and circuit application constraints.
• Interface with multiple internal stakeholders and external suppliers/manufacturers to develop component risk and verification delineation.
• Create component verification data packages with supporting data.
• Provide applications engineering support to multiple program integrated product teams (IPT's.)
• Facilitate component selection and libraries application through the coordination and generation of the program bill of material (BOM) in a collaboration toolset.
• Presentation of component standardization, design library, obsolescence management and termination finish risk results in support of program preliminary and critical design reviews (PDR's / CDR's.)

An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for an additional two years of experience.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. May consider other related science or engineering discipline
• A minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• Experience with component obsolescence management methodologies
• Experience with Parts Standardization application and technology insertion within the design process
• Experience with the development of associated component data/drawings and the judgment/determination of part applications to meet program/project objectives and requirements.
• Experience with BOM (Bill of Material) development and management for developmental and production programs
• Experience with component applications for natural space radiation environments in LEO, MEO and/or GEO orbits
• Experience with component applications for man-made or hostile endoatmospheric and/or exoatmospheric radiation environments including electromagnetic pulse
• Experience with MIL-STD-1809, Space Environment for USAF Space Vehicles and EEE-INST-002: Instructions for EEE Parts Selection, Screening, Qualification and Derating requirements
• Experience with Electronic component risk/reliability assessment and electronic piece-part failure modes for Man-made and Natural Space Environment
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. US Citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Value:

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or other closely related science or engineering degree
• Experience with Weibull distribution curves describing a part's performance in Man-made or Natural Space radiation environments
• Familiarity with electronic piece-part characterization/testing for radiation environments/susceptibility
• Familiarity with mitigation strategies (ex. Circumvent and recover, Operate-through, software/firmware error correction, etc.)
• Understanding of the application of technical theories and concepts as they apply to electronic components and the parts management field
• Demonstrated knowledge of component failure modes, component reliability and military specifications and standards
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and hierarchy definition.
• Active electronic circuit design experience.
• Mentor Graphics Expedition or Design Architect and circuit simulation/analysis tools (PSPICE, - Analog Workbench).
• Knowledge of component failure modes by commodity
• Knowledge component reliability process monitors and/or qualification methodologies
• Knowledge of Component MIL drawings, standards, test specifications, and associated QPLs and QMLs.
• Knowledge of component selection, screening, qualification, and derating for use in military, and aerospace flight applications.
• Knowledge of analog design and analysis, general knowledge of digital circuitry and interfaces.
• Knowledge and experience with use of lab common equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzer, etc.).
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes and test equipment.
• Knowledge of circuit card and PWB manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to navigate multiple complex processes and tools.
• Effective communication and the ability to work with and take directions from Functional Management, and Programmatic Leads from multiple programs.
• Ability to effectively multi-task.
• In-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Data collection and presentation skills to adequately discuss system impact of component obsolescence issue

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.

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:

Location Information: This position is located in beautiful 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. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson's fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round. 187374

Raytheon 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.