Job Description

Principal Weapons Mission Planning Engineer at Raytheon summary:

The Principal Weapons Mission Planning Engineer at Raytheon leads the development and integration of advanced mission planning software and systems to support defense operations. This role involves coordinating with multiple teams to deliver innovative weapons planning solutions, mentoring engineers, and ensuring alignment with military operational needs. The position requires expertise in software development, mission planning, and security-cleared work in a high-stakes defense environment.

Date Posted:

2025-07-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ204: RMS Rita Road Bldg 9020 9000 South Rita Rd Building 9020, Tucson, AZ, 85747 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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 Integrated Solutions Modeling and Architecture Directorate (ISMA) performs customer focused operational analysis, simulation, mission planning and architecture development activities within Raytheon, an RTX company. Supporting this mission are teams driving flexible integrated solutions crossing all product areas (sensors, effectors, command and control, logistics and operations), developing tools and methods to evaluate system level studies and visualization based on customer requirements. 

Raytheon’s Operations Modeling & Analysis (Southwest) is currently seeking a Weapons Mission Planning Engineer, Principal Systems Engineer . Join this highly visible team and perform highly technical assignments, directly contributing to protecting our nation and our warfighters. The Mission Planning Section’s goals are to assist in developing a system Concept of Operation for the entire process from mission planning to weapon employment; to support, drive, and enable key business captures/current programs; execute special projects, and drive corporation-wide business opportunities. The team welcomes you to join our tradition of excellence through innovation and collaboration.

This is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ.

Responsibilities to Anticipate

• You will join a team of engineers and analysts to realize Mission Planning team objectives:
  • Become the “go-to” source for mission planning expertise
  • Develop common mission planning solutions across programs, Captures and IRADs
  • Grow a mission planning cadre with varied experience and skills
• Develop team expertise in mission planning methods, software development, and tools
• Coordinate with other IPTs, Program Chief Engineer, and Program Management
• Develop capability delivery plans and lead team execution in an agile framework
• Engage directly in mission planning application software development and test
• You will provide guidance, direction, mentoring and influencing skills, and foster teamwork, interdependent execution, and growth for earlier in career Engineers.
• Some travel will be required – anticipated 10% domestic, more frequent between various sites in Tucson.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following technical domains:
  • Mission Planning
  • Software architecture, design, development, integration, and/or verification
  • Common Weapon Component experience: Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS), Next-gen Open Mission Systems (NOMS)/Next-gen Navy Mission Planning Systems (NGNMPS)/JMPS Open Mission Systems (JOMS), Precision Guided Munitions Planning Software (PGMPS), Common Unique Planning Component (CUPC), Launch Acceptability Region Black Boxes (LARBBs), Fly Out Models (FOMs), Common Auto-Router Baseline (CARB), and/or any aircraft unique planning component (UPC).
  • Microsoft Visual C++ and/or C# experience
  • Dynamic Link Library (DLL) development experience
• Experience in one or more of the following skill areas:
  • System performance, CONOPS
  • Algorithms and signal processing
  • Aerodynamics, Launch Acceptability Regions, and/or Modeling and simulation (i.e., 6-DOF)
  • Aircraft integration and store interface (i.e. MIL STD 1553 and 1760)
• Experience with the software development life cycle
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start.

Qualifications We Value

• Advanced Degree in STEM (and can be considered as additional years of experience)
• Top Secret clearance
• Experience in Military CONOPs, weapons planning, weapons employment
• Experience with Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) or Next-gen Open Mission Systems (NOMS)
• Experience with microservice architecture and software engineering
• Experience and knowledge of the Integrated Product Development System (IPDS), Earned Value Management, Proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively collaborate with subordinates, customers, and senior managers throughout the company’s organizations.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance avail for this position
  
   

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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.

Location: Tucson

Tucson, AZ:

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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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Keywords:

Weapons Mission Planning, Systems Engineering, Software Development, Mission Planning Software, Defense Systems, Raytheon, Military CONOPs, Security Clearance, Agile Development, Integrated Product Team

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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