Do you have an enthusiasm to work with new technologies? Do you like to work in a rapid-paced environment?

Are you self-taught? Do you often teach yourself how to figure out new things?

Are you forward-leaning? Do you enjoy seeing accelerated progress to a solution?

Do you naturally find ways to solve problems?

If you answered “yes”, the Design Synthesis Department within the Advanced Systems Development Center (ASDC) at Raytheon Missile Systems is interested to find out if you are a good addition to our team of engineers who develop solutions that address emerging engineering initiatives. The Design Synthesis Department develops art of the possible solutions to grow our business by providing right-sized engineering solutions to solve advanced engineering problems through forward thinking, reliable execution and collaboration.

DESIRED STRENGTHS

We are seeking engineers who are technologically forward thinking, are self-motivated, have the ability to self-start, solve problems, and are capable of rapidly climbing the learning curve. You should also enjoy a fast-paced environment and have a desire to expand your horizons and knowledge base. The tasks require you to deliver 80% solutions quickly within two-week time windows in a multi-team environment. The candidate must be open to receiving and acting upon critical feedback.

TASKS

• Develop software architectures and solutions with a variety of technologies
• Contribute to small, quick-turn projects that solve near-term engineering productivity problems
• Conduct trades, develop back-end solutions and develop user interfaces
• Conduct demonstrations of prototypes
• Understand customer requirements and build them into right-sized solutions
• Present development ideas and recommend new technologies for consideration in trade studies

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Junior, Senior, or Post-graduate level standing in one of the following: Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Software Engineering

DESIRED EDUCATION

• ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard
• 3.0 cumulative GPA desired

REQUIRED SKILLS

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and the eligibility to obtain a security clearance

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in Java application development
• Applied work experience using JavaScript frameworks and libraries
• Applied experience with front-end and back-end web development
• Familiarity with agile or scrum methodologies
• Awareness of innovative new technologies

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) secret clearance
• 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. Security clearance factors include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the US, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and drug involvement. Employment is contingent on other factors, including, but not limited to, background checks and drug screens.

Must be willing to relocate to Tucson, AZ. Telecommuting is not an option.

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 identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Raytheon Company is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. Founded in 1922, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, capabilities in C5I (command, control, communications, computing, cyber and intelligence), sensing, effects and mission support services.