Sr Systems Payload & Command, Control, Communications (C3) Test Lead - Full-time / Part-time

**This position and any subsequent offers made are contingent upon staffing award**

Would 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.

The Systems Engineering Center (SEC) is seeking strong, technically sound engineering staff committed and passionate about creating innovative, cost-effective solutions for complex remote sensing applications. The successful candidate will be a member of the Space Systems team and will provide engineering guidance for the Payload and C3 Integration tasks. This position may include assignments in the areas of system verification and validation.

Required Skills:
•Minimum of 6 years of systems engineering experience
•Technical experience in EO-IR and RF Sensor Technology and Space Systems
• Proven track record of experience conducting the integration and testing between the C3 System and the satellite payload.
•Experience working in an Space laboratory performing hardware, software, or firmware integration and test activities
•Experience in support of generating Verification Compliance Requirements Matrices, Requirements Verification Plans, Test Plans, Test Requirements Documents, Test Procedures and Requirements Sell-off Documents
•Environmental Test Planning, test methods and practices
•Experience with supporting formal reviews such as Test Readiness Review (TRR), Failure Review Board (FRB), Consent to Ship Review (CTSR)
•Experience in the support of preparing management level briefings and summary explanations
•Demonstrated proficiency in analytical skills, strong written and verbal communication capability, and ability to work in an integrated product team environment
•Demonstrated problem solving, organization, coordination, and planning skills
•Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills to enable effective personal interaction and collaboration with a multi-discipline team
•Active/Current DoD Secret Clearance
•U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance as of Day 1 of employment


Desired Skills:
•Experience supporting/sharing engineering leadership responsibilities
•Experience in proposal development including Basis of Estimates
•Experience in Operations and Factory environments including: procedure development, test, training, transition planning, installation, and deployment
•Knowledge of environmental test methods and practices
•Demonstrated ability to perform test equipment trouble-shooting and failure diagnosis with directly-relevant experience
•Experience developing and operating STE
•Experience with electrical design integration – interpreting signal lists, Electrical Interconnect Diagrams (EICDs), and intra and inter box knowledge
•Experience in test equipment calibration, instrumentation, and environmental stimulus application (vibration and thermal profiles)
•Understanding of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) computer architecture, interconnect/interfaces, and standard communication protocols
•Experience developing embedded software or firmware
•Proficient in Matlab, C++, Python, LabVIEW or related programming languages
•Proficient with standard industry tools like DOORS, Visio, Mentor Graphics, AutoCAD and/or Test Stand

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Math, or related discipline

Desired Education:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Math, or related discipline

**U.S. Citizenship Status is requires as this position will require the ability to access US only data systems**


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