Job Title: Principal Physics Engineer

Job Description:

The Optics and Lasers Integrated Products Department is currently seeking a Principle Physics Engineer in McKinney, Tx.

This position is responsible for executing laser assemblies, integration, and test for developmental and deliverable laser systems. Responsibilities include participating in multidisciplinary technical teams on cutting edge development and demonstration programs. The candidate will join a highly motivated group of laser physicists and engineers working on a variety of development tasks and deliverable products. The successful applicant shall be a highly motivated "self-starter" able to take action with limited direction, and execute on complicated laser and HEL hardware programs.

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs to be able to obtain a US DoD Security Clearance within first year.

Required Skills:At least 8 years of professional experience with a BS degree, 6 years of professional experience with an MS degree, and 4 years professional experience with a PhDExpertise in one or more of the following areas: (1) high energy lasers, (2) fiber laser systems, (3) and/or laser system designHands on experience with laser system development, assembly, integration and test effortsAbility to (1) to plan/schedule tasks (2) define optical/hardware components, (3) interface with vendors (4) set up and align optical/laser hardware (5) document/report test results, and (6) deliver laser systemsProficient in electronics, such as laser diode drivers, TEC, power suppliesFamiliarity with laser characterization tests such as beam quality, wavefront-error, laser noise measurementsProficient with optical alignment techniques and alignment tooling.Experience with optical component inspection, cleaning and bondingStrong Interpersonal and Multi-tasking SkillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsData reduction and analysisBroad understanding of optics and lasers vendor capabilitiesFamiliarity with processes and principals of systems engineeringUS CitizenshipAbility to obtain a DoD Security Clearance
Desired Skills: Prior experience in Defense or AerospaceExperience presenting to customersExperience leading teamsActive DoD Security ClearanceActive SSBI
Required Education: Bachelor of Science in physics, optics, or related field

Desired Education: Master of Science in physics, optics, or related field OR PhD in physics, optics, or related field

This position requires a U.S. person or the ability to obtain an Export Authorization from the appropriate government agency for non-U.S. persons 113335BR 113335

Business Unit Profile

Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) builds radars and other sensors for aircraft, spacecraft and ships. The business also provides communications and electronic warfare solutions and performs research in areas ranging from linguistics to quantum computing. SAS is headquartered in McKinney, Texas USA. As a global business, our leaders must have the ability to understand, embrace and operate in a multicultural world -- in the marketplace and the workplace. We strive to hire people who reflect our communities and embrace diversity and inclusion to advance our culture, develop our employees, and grow our business.

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Relocation Eligible
Yes
Clearance Type
None / Not Required
Expertise
Mechanical Engineering
Type Of Job
Full Time
Work Location
TX - McKinney
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.