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 Electronics Department in Tucson, AZ is currently searching for an Engineer with experience in circuit card/printed wiring board assembly, manufacturing, and the integrated assembly of electronic components into a subsystem.

The Product Development Engineer (PDE) will support the Electrical Products Team design community as the affordability, manufacturability, and producibility expert for all Missile Programs. Tasks include involvement in digital, analog, and RF design projects from initial bill-of-material selection through Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), and subsystem assembly including resolution on all technical and supplier related issues. Throughout the product lifecycle the Product Development Engineer (PDE) follows our Integrated Product Development System to create an affordable, producible, and highly reliable design that meets the program's delivery and milestones needs

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• PDEs are responsible to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for input to the design process in areas such as materials selection, construction, layout, component selection and placement, design rule interpretation and application, and current Center of Excellence (COE) capabilities and practices.
• PDEs create development schedules/plans and ensure timely participation of relevant functions (Mechanical Engineering, ECAD, Parts Engineering, Planners, and Suppliers) in the development process.
• Periodic travel to suppliers for assessments and product readiness reviews may be required.
• PDEs facilitate the prototype development process, support the Producibility Engineering community, and participate in Gate Reviews.
• PDEs provide assistance with identifying and developing key PCB/CCA supplier partners.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Mathematics or other related disciplines.
• A minimum of two years of professional work experience to include any of the following:
  • Experience in PCB manufacturing or circuit card assembly
  • Experience with and understanding of IPC and MIL specifications and design guides
  • Experience in a manufacturing 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:

• Have knowledge and understanding of the PCB manufacturing and tooling process and how PCB design attributes drive cost and producibility
• Detailed Circuit Card Assembly process knowledge and the ability to drive the component placement, component selection and material selection and have a positive effect on CCA manufacturability
• Be capable of achieving alignment and collaboration between the various disciplines within the RMD Design community in order to achieve organizational and programmatic objectives
• Have communication skills necessary to interface with all levels of RMD management
• Experience with project coordination and task management. Have the ability to plan projects, with timely engagement of related functions to ensure effective balance of risk and rigor throughout the development process
• Have the ability to apply extensive technical expertise and have full knowledge of other related disciplines. Work will be performed without appreciable direction
• Have significant personal experience with Integrated Product Team Leadership and PCB/CCA
• Have experience in the realm of assembly verification test and integrated assembly
• Have the ability to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts
• Be able to work on complex technical problems and facilitate innovative solutions
• Be able to guide the successful completion of major activities and functions in a project leadership role

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.

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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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.