Principal Thermal Analyst at Raytheon

Date Posted:

2025-01-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AL218: 315 Bob Heath Drive,Huntsville 315 Bob Heath Drive , Huntsville, AL, 35806 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. 

The Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Department is responsible for ensuring structural and thermal design robustness across the Raytheon portfolio of products.  From preliminary concepts to fielded weapon system support, MA&T delivers innovative structural and thermal engineering solutions utilizing methods ranging from classical fundamental & empirically based techniques to state-of-the-art finite element methods leveraging industry leading commercial tools; all complimented and validated by tests executed in a manner to ensure cost effective yet technically balanced solutions.

Raytheon is seeking an experienced Principal Thermal Analyst to join the Mechanical Analysis and Test Department.  The Thermal Analyst is responsible for detailed Thermal analysis to support all phases of programs including development and production.  The analyses will cover a wide range of difficult problems, requiring solutions that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives. The analysis tasks will span the spectrum from classical hand analyses to detailed analyses requiring the use of finite element analysis software.  A Thermal Analyst of this salary grade is expected to have a level of technical competence with thermodynamic principles.  The Thermal Analyst will be held accountable for completing his/her work within the agreed upon cost and schedule.  Additionally, the selected candidate will be expected to present their work for peer reviews and to be a peer reviewer for other engineers’ work.  Finally, the analyst is expected to plan and support tests, perform data reduction and engage in thermal model correlation.

What You Will Do:

• Perform Hand Calculations to determine scope of higher detail analysis models

• Perform detailed thermal analyses to solve diverse program thermal challenges

• Generate test plans required to validate analyses and verify hardware compliance to customer requirements

• Analyze test data to validate and correlate models

• Work with experienced analysts on problems of moderate complexity to provide the answers needed under program cost and schedule constraints

• Review your work with peers to ensure technical accuracy

• Present results to internal, external, and government customers

• Generate detailed documentation of work and archive for reference

• Act as a technical leader (help define/refine and/or develop MA&T department technical processes and tools) and/or lead analysis/test teams

The Principal Thermal Analyst job is in Huntsville, Al and the position is onsite.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 12+ years of experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience

• Experience in thermal analysis with any of the following tools: FloTHERM, PATRAN, Thermal Desktop/SINDA or ANSYS or equivalent

• Experience in mechanical principles to solve classical thermal analysis solutions both inside and outside of finite element tools

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Demonstrated experience in thermal testing: Planning, organization, execution, data reduction and correlation

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

• 10+ years of professional experience in the thermal analysis of complex systems that require collaboration of multiple engineering disciplines

• Experience in Electronics Cooling and Aerodynamic Heating Analyses

• Demonstrated experience in leading a team of thermal analysts on major program efforts

• Demonstrated experience in leading thermal testing: Planning, organization, execution, data reduction and correlation

• Earned Value Management System knowledge

• Experience in supporting EACs, BOEs and proposals

• Experience presenting to external customers

• Ability to travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities

• Advanced degree in aforementioned disciplines. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

• We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

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