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EO - Senior Principal Optical Subsystems Engineer-March 2024
Tucson
Mar 29, 2026
About EO - Senior Principal Optical Subsystems Engineer

  Date Posted:

  2024-01-15

  Country:

  United States of America

  Location:

  AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

  Position Role Type:

  Onsite

  At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

  Job Summary:

  The Electro-Optics Department within Raytheon is currently searching for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer with experience in electro-optics. This candidate shall be able to perform a broad range of electro-optical (EO) subsystem engineering tasks related to infrared advanced missile seekers and guidance subsystems: develop EO sensor system simulations and conduct analyses to characterize EO performance for developmental and production deliverable seeker assets based on laboratory data; develop requirements and conduct requirement validation of EO subsystems based on analysis and/or testing; develop and conduct EO subsystem trade studies; work across multiple engineering disciplines including EO hardware design (detector, optics, cryogenic systems, opto-mechanical), video electronics, EO integration and verification, video signal processing, missile simulation and analysis, and system engineering to establish multi-disciplinary technical solutions for EO products which ensure design integrity and operational performance under all applicable environments.

  Responsibilities to Anticipate:

  Candidate will work within a multi-disciplined team, as well as: Work independently, with little supervision.

  Develop a network and know when to use it to get help.

  Ensure proper engineering discipline is applied to all designs.

  Provide the best technical solution within cost and schedule constraints.

  Basic Qualifications:

  Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optics or related STEM degree and a minimum of 10 years of Engineering experience to include any of the following:

  Experience with EO simulation, analysis, and/or hardware laboratory testing.

  Experience using Computer Analysis Tools (such as: MATLAB, Python, or IDL)

  Experience with EO hardware (such as: detectors, optics, cryogenic systems, gimbal platforms, or video electronics)

  Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance .

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Experience with space based EO subsystems and/or missile EO products

  A current Top-Secret DoD security clearance

  A Master of Science degree in EE, Optics, Physics, or Systems

  Ability to produce high-quality technical reports

  Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams to develop technical solutions for missile EO products in a leadership capacity

  Experience in systems engineering including requirements development, requirement validation, and subsystem trade studies

  What We Offer:

  Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a 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 benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

  This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

  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. 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

  The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

  Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

  Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

  This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

  RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

  RTX 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.

  Privacy Policy and Terms:

  Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms

  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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