Us And Help Shape The Future Of Aerospace

Aerospace and Defense

PrincipalThermalEngineer

$220–350k ~AI est. El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal Thermal Engineer at Us And Help Shape The Future Of Aerospace. Skills: Thermal analysis, Finite element analysis, Electro-optical systems. Perform hand calculations. Perform detailed thermal analyses”

Industry & Context.

Aerospace and Defense
Problems you'll solve

Solve thermal challenges; Solve difficult problems

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. government security clearance, May travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in STEM, 10 years of prior relevant experience, Obtain and maintain security clearance, U.S. citizenship required, Active TS/SCI clearance required

Nice to Have

Advanced degree in related field

What You'll Do.

Perform hand calculations

Perform detailed thermal analyses

Conduct detailed thermal analysis

Define scope of analysis

Lead large team of analysts

Review work with peers

Serve as subject matter expert

Present results to customers

Define testing required

Generate detailed documentation

Refine technical processes

Develop technical processes

Support program activities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Peer reviews

Communication Scope

Present results

Process & Methodology

Cost and schedule

Full Job Description

**Date Posted:** 2026-11-30 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01 **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: ** The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance **Security Clearance Type:** DoD Clearance: TS/SCI **Security Clearance Status:** Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. 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 sup

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