Senior Principal Engineer – Electrical Fuze & Initiation Systems

<p><b>Date Posted:</b></p><span>2026-08-06 </span><p><b>Country:</b></p>United States of <span>America </span><p><b>Location:</b></p>US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC <span>928 </span><p><b>Position Role Type:</b></p><span>Onsite </span><p><b><span>U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:</span> </b></p>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 <span>clearance​ </span><p><b>Security Clearance Type: </b></p>DoD Clearance: <span>Secret </span><p><b>Security Clearance Status: </b></p>Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date<p></p><p></p><p>At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. </p><p></p><p>Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>The Energetics and Propulsion Department is an engineering organization in the Hardware Engineering Directorate. They are looking for a Senior Principal Engineer – Electrical Fuze &amp; Initiation Systems. This Department is responsible for the full spectrum of warhead, fuzing, and propulsion designs/technology, including power systems, ignition, and all other weapon initiation safety systems technology. The department is seeking to hire a Senior Principal Engineer – Fuze &amp; Initiation Systems.</p><p></p><p><b>The Senior Principal Engineer – Electrical Fuze &amp; Initiation Systems role is in Tucson, AZ and is an onsite position.</b></p><p></p><p><b>What You Will Do</b></p><ul><li>Apply or develop highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories, and concepts to the systems integration of fuzing devices, controllers, software, mechanical and electrical interfaces for integration into missile systems and space vehicles</li><li>Involvement with both development and production programs across Raytheon product lines</li><li>Review manufacturing processes and problem resolution as well as working directly with subcontractors on the design and manufacturing of fuzing devices</li><li>Work in a collaborative environment with program management in long-range program planning concerning new or projected areas of technological research and advancements and be a key spokesperson on program’s technical capabilities and future directions</li><li>Manage fuzing device development projects and propulsion subcontracts; review and disposition subcontract data and change requests; and oversee supplier operations</li><li>Provide frontline lead activities and mentor engineers who develop fuzing devices</li><li>Develop and deliver technical presentations to management and government agencies</li><li>Frequently interface with the Customer to identify user needs</li><li>Be instrumental in obtaining new company business and act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational missile programs</li><li>Will travel extensively to government and subcontractor facilities</li></ul><p><br/><b>Qualifications You Must Have</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and 7 years of relevant experience</li><li>A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in fuzing / one shots / engineering technology and/or engineering design</li><li>Experience with fuzing devices design, manufacturing, testing, safety certification and/or compliance</li><li>Project Management as applied to team interaction and deliverables</li><li>The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance</li></ul><p><br/><b>Qualifications We Prefer</b></p><ul><li>Adv