Mechanical Engineer Principal Firmware and Control

RTX • Tucson, AZ

70d • $101,000 - $203,000

About The Position

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 PCAS department is seeking an embedded firmware engineer for algorithm development and implementation in a variety of electromechanical control assemblies.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in embedded firmware design, development and/or verification.
• Experience with C/C++ development on any embedded hardware platforms.
• Experience with model development and data analysis in MATLAB/Simulink.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience of developing firmware or software for safety significant environments including requirements development and traceability, design decomposition and documentation, static code analysis, design to safety critical coding standards such as MISRA-C, test case development, code coverage including modified decision/code coverage (MC/DC), code coverage analysis and formal qualification testing.
• A working understanding of configurable logic (FPGA firmware) and VHDL.
• Experience implementing digital control algorithms in hardware including embedded microcontrollers, digital signal processors, FPGAs and a working understanding of serial communication interfaces, analog to digital converters, and PWM generators.
• Experience working with and integrating hardware.
• Basic understanding of modeling and controls of electric motors and solid background in PMSM motor fundamentals.
• Digital and analog signal electronics design, development and verification.
• Use of software/firmware configuration management tools such as GIT, Subversion or similar tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication and ability to work hands-on in teams.
• Basic proficiency with model development and data analysis in MATLAB/Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Help design, implement and verify motor control embedded firmware designs for current and future Control Actuation Systems.
• Implement digital control algorithms in C/C++ in conjunction with the Controls and Algorithms team.
• Interact with mechanical and electrical design engineers and vendors to optimize hardware designs.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees