Raytheon
Principal Systems Engineer - Missile Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer
Raytheon, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Principal Systems Engineer - Missile Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer
Date Posted: 2025-10-20
Location: Tucson, AZ (Onsite) – 1151 East Hermans Road Building 805, Tucson, AZ 85756 USA
Security Clearance: Secret – Current. U.S. citizenship required; active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
Position Type: Onsite
Overview: Raytheon Technologies seeks a Principal Systems Engineer focused on Missile Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) to support embedded software algorithms and 6 Degrees-of-Freedom simulations within an integrated product team. This role involves evaluation, design, implementation, and integration of embedded software algorithms for tactical missile flight software and related systems.
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 development and integration of new capabilities, refinement of existing capabilities, or obsolescence management
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
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM field; minimum 8 years of relevant experience
GNC, Signal Processing, and/or Modeling / Simulation experience
Experience in missile system applications with at least two of the following: digital/modern control systems, dynamics, Kalman filter design, Monte Carlo analysis, development/simulation of physical systems, signal processing, verification and validation, system-level performance assessments, GPS/INS navigation systems and algorithms, APNT systems and sensors
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/functional capacity within an engineering environment
Active and transferable Secret security clearance required prior to start date
Qualifications We Prefer
Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM field
8+ years of GNC, Signal Processing, and/or Modeling / Simulation experience
Effective communication with executive leadership and customers on matters of significance
Ability to balance multiple priorities in an Agile environment
Subject Matter Expert in RF algorithm design, GNC algorithm design, autopilot algorithm design, or Software in Simulation
Demonstrated systems engineering principles in product development
What We Offer
Values-driven culture with emphasis on Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation
Relocation assistance available
Competitive salary; benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, and more
Learn More & Apply Now: Onsite role located in Tucson, AZ. This position requires onsite work.
Salary range: 101,000 USD – 203,000 USD. Offers depend on experience, role, location, and other factors. 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.
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Location: Tucson, AZ (Onsite) – 1151 East Hermans Road Building 805, Tucson, AZ 85756 USA
Security Clearance: Secret – Current. U.S. citizenship required; active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
Position Type: Onsite
Overview: Raytheon Technologies seeks a Principal Systems Engineer focused on Missile Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) to support embedded software algorithms and 6 Degrees-of-Freedom simulations within an integrated product team. This role involves evaluation, design, implementation, and integration of embedded software algorithms for tactical missile flight software and related systems.
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 development and integration of new capabilities, refinement of existing capabilities, or obsolescence management
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
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM field; minimum 8 years of relevant experience
GNC, Signal Processing, and/or Modeling / Simulation experience
Experience in missile system applications with at least two of the following: digital/modern control systems, dynamics, Kalman filter design, Monte Carlo analysis, development/simulation of physical systems, signal processing, verification and validation, system-level performance assessments, GPS/INS navigation systems and algorithms, APNT systems and sensors
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/functional capacity within an engineering environment
Active and transferable Secret security clearance required prior to start date
Qualifications We Prefer
Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM field
8+ years of GNC, Signal Processing, and/or Modeling / Simulation experience
Effective communication with executive leadership and customers on matters of significance
Ability to balance multiple priorities in an Agile environment
Subject Matter Expert in RF algorithm design, GNC algorithm design, autopilot algorithm design, or Software in Simulation
Demonstrated systems engineering principles in product development
What We Offer
Values-driven culture with emphasis on Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation
Relocation assistance available
Competitive salary; benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, and more
Learn More & Apply Now: Onsite role located in Tucson, AZ. This position requires onsite work.
Salary range: 101,000 USD – 203,000 USD. Offers depend on experience, role, location, and other factors. 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.
Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms.
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