Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Missile Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer in Tucson

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Tucson, AZ, United States
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$132,400.0 - $251,600.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Algorithm Design Systems Engineering Embedded Software Firmware Signal Processing

Job description

The Effectors PG&C Center is currently hiring for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Missile Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer position in Tucson, AZ to support execution of the portfolio of current and upcoming missile programs. As a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Missile Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer, you will play a critical role in helping with the evaluation, design, implementation, and integration of embedded software algorithms. You will collaborate with a team of engineers in an integrated product team that will be responsible for tactical embedded software, firmware, and integrated flight software 6 Degrees-of-Freedom simulations to achieve overall system performance requirements. This position is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ.

Requirements

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date\n, * Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, * Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree with 10 or more years of GNC, Signal Processing, and/or Modeling / Simulation experience \n

  • Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and customers regarding matters of significant importance \n

  • Ability to balance multiple concurrent priorities with overlapping deadline in an Agile environment \n

  • Subject Matter Expert in at least one of the following areas: RF algorithm design, GNC algorithm design, autopilot algorithm design or Software in Simulation, * Experience with and demonstrable achievement in systems engineering principals with regards to product development

Benefits & conditions

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  • Development, integration, and testing of embedded tactical missile flight code \n

  • Definition and execution of system level performance studies and analyses to inform the development and integration of new capabilities, refinement of existing capability, or to address obsolescence \n

  • Work within an agile framework to lead development of backlogs, plans, and metrics \n

  • Provide experience and guidance to help the program train new engineers and execute efficiently and effectively \n

  • Support missile performance analysis including model development, system optimization, and Monte Carlo assessments with expected system disturbances. \n

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\n, * Engineering experience in missile system applications to include at least three of the following or subject matter expertise in at least one:\n \n

  • Digital and/or modern control systems \n

  • Dynamics \n

  • Kalman filter design \n

  • Monte Carlo analysis \n

  • Development and/or simulation of physical systems \n

  • Signal processing \n

  • Verification and validation \n

  • System-level performance assessments \n

  • GPS/INS navigation systems, sensors, and algorithms \n

  • Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) systems, sensors, and algorithms for navigation in GPS-degraded environments \n \n

  • Experience with MATLAB, Python, C, C++, and/or Object-Oriented design \n

  • Experience with GNC and/or Signal Processing algorithms within a simulation or physical environment \n

  • Experience managing or leading others in a technical and/or functional capacity within an engineering environment \n

  • Ability to obtain an Interim Secret U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. are eligible for a security clearance. \n

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\n, The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.\n

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Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term , long-term , 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.\n

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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.\n

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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.\n

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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.\n

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RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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About the company

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.

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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.

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