Navigation /IMU Engineer II (On-Site)

RTX•Tucson, AZ

4d•$68,900 - $131,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems (AEGS) Department develops guidance-section electronics architectures, supports subsystem analyses, integration and test, provides program leadership, and supports GPS/IMU activities. The Navigation/IMU Engineer works with experienced Navigation/IMU engineers to select IMUs and integrate them into navigation subsystems. The role requires understanding IMU fundamentals, testing and performance analysis, serial interfaces, hardware integration and test, and how IMUs fit into guidance and navigation systems. The engineer should be able to independently set up tests to verify IMU performance and analyze the results. Assignments may support multiple programs and include IMU selection and testing, performance analysis, supplier interface, developing and documenting requirements and test plans, peer design reviews, presentations, and root-cause failure investigations. The role works within a program Integrated Product Team and multidisciplinary environment, with broad assignments performed independently and limited supervision. The engineer communicates progress, issues, and accomplishments to leadership and customers, develops professional networks, and participates in RTX’s mentoring culture. Some assignments may require travel, including foreign travel. The work is primarily office-based and may also involve labs or field work. This is an onsite role in Tucson, Arizona. An active and transferable U.S. government security clearance is required before starting, and the candidate must be able to obtain an interim clearance before the start date. U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major.
At least 2 years of prior relevant professional work experience, excluding internships. A related master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience; a related Ph.D. may substitute for 4 years.
Knowledge of Electrical Engineering fundamentals, subsystems, and systems engineering.
Ability to interpret requirements and select an appropriate IMU for use in products.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.
Understanding of IMU fundamentals, testing, and performance analysis.
Basic understanding of serial interfaces, hardware integration and test, and IMU integration into guidance and navigation systems.
Ability to work independently with little supervision and communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Nice To Haves

Background in how missile guidance components—including IMUs, GPS, guidance and navigation computers, seekers, and sensors—are integrated into a system.
Experience with systems engineering and architecture, and interest in growing into a guidance-section architect.
Experience with fiber-optic gyros, ring laser gyros, or MEMS gyros.
Experience with mechanical and solid-state accelerometers.
Experience working with missiles or similar systems.
Ability to drive suppliers to meet commitments.
Knowledge of the Department of Defense hardware development process and design gates.
Practical experience in all phases of a product.

Responsibilities

Support IMU selection and integration into navigation subsystems.
Test IMUs and analyze their performance data.
Set up tests to verify IMU performance and analyze the results independently.
Interface with IMU suppliers.
Develop and document IMU requirements and test plans.
Participate in peer reviews of designs as a subject matter expert.
Present information to peers, management, and government customers.
Conduct root-cause failure investigations.
Work independently on broad assignments within a program Integrated Product Team.
Communicate issues, progress, and accomplishments to leadership and customers, both orally and in writing.
Work within a multidisciplinary team and support multiple programs as needed.
Develop a professional network and seek assistance when appropriate.
Mentor colleagues and participate as a mentee.
Travel as required, potentially including foreign travel.