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Raytheon

Principal Systems Engineer - Missile Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer

Raytheon, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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Principal Systems Engineer - Missile Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer

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 Systems Effectors: Processing, Guidance & Control Center is responsible for algorithm development including Guidance, Navigation, and Control; radio frequency (RF) and electro-optical/infrared (EO-IR) Signal Processing (SP); and missile- and sensor-level Modeling and Simulation for Raytheon's broad portfolio of projects, programs, and products. In the GNC department, we design, integrate, and optimize effector guidance, tracking, navigation, and estimation algorithms to meet mission objectives. We support new business initiatives and help develop & execute technology roadmaps. The Effectors PG&C Center is currently hiring for a Principal Systems Engineer - Missile Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer position in Tucson, AZ to support execution of the portfolio of current and upcoming missile programs. As a Principal Systems Engineer - Missile Guidance, Navigation, and 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. What You Will Do Development, integration, and testing of embedded tactical missile flight code 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 Work within an agile framework to lead development of backlogs, plans, and metrics Provide experience and guidance to help the program train new engineers and execute efficiently and effectively Support missile performance analysis including model development, system optimization, and Monte Carlo assessments with expected system disturbances. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience GNC, Signal Processing, and/or Modeling / Simulation experience Engineering experience in missile system applications to include at least two of the following:

Digital and/or modern control systems Dynamics Kalman filter design Monte Carlo analysis Development and/or simulation of physical systems Signal processing Verification and validation System-level performance assessments GPS/INS navigation systems, sensors, and algorithms Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) systems, sensors, and algorithms for navigation in GPS-degraded environments

Experience with MATLAB, Python, C, C++, and/or Object-Oriented design Experience with GNC and/or Signal Processing algorithms within a simulation or physical environment Experience managing or leading others in a technical and/or functional capacity within an engineering environment 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 Prefer Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree 8 or more years of GNC, Signal Processing, and/or Modeling / Simulation experience Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and customers regarding matters of significant importance Ability to balance multiple concurrent priorities with overlapping deadline in an Agile environment 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 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 is available for this position 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. 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.