Principal Navigation/IMU Engineer (On-Site)

RTX•Tucson, AZ

4d•$118,300 - $224,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems (AEGS) Department is seeking a Navigation/IMU Engineer to select IMUs and integrate them into navigation subsystems. The engineer will understand IMU fundamentals, testing methods, and performance data analysis, as well as serial interfaces, hardware integration and test, and the role of IMUs in guidance and navigation systems. The position requires the ability to independently set up tests to verify IMU performance and analyze results. Assignments may include IMU selection and testing, performance analysis, supplier coordination, developing and documenting IMU requirements and test plans, subject-matter-expert design reviews, presentations to peers, management, and government customers, and root-cause failure investigations. The engineer will work broad assignments independently within a program Integrated Product Team (IPT), communicate progress and issues to leadership and customers, mentor and be mentored, support multiple programs, and collaborate across disciplines. Some travel, including foreign travel, may be required. The role is primarily office-based and onsite in Tucson, Arizona, with possible work in laboratories or the field. It requires a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. The salary range is $118,300–$224,900. Eligible benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, an employee assistance program, the Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Applicants may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major.
At least 8 years of prior relevant professional work experience, excluding internships; an advanced degree may substitute for experience, with a master’s equivalent to 2 years and a Ph.D. equivalent to 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.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Effective written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of how IMUs, GPS, guidance and navigation computers, seekers, and sensors work together in a missile guidance system.
Systems engineering and architecture experience, 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 DOD hardware development process, including design gates.
Practical experience in all phases of product development.

Responsibilities

Select IMUs for use in products and integrate them into navigation subsystems.
Test IMUs, analyze performance data, and independently set up tests to verify IMU performance.
Interface with IMU suppliers.
Develop and document IMU requirements and test plans.
Participate in design peer reviews as a subject-matter expert.
Present information to peers, management, and government customers.
Conduct root-cause failure investigations and fault-tree analysis to focus and prioritize activities and resources.
Work independently on broad assignments within a program Integrated Product Team and across multiple programs.
Communicate issues, progress, and accomplishments to leadership and customers.
Work within a multidisciplinary team and develop a professional network to obtain support when needed.
Mentor colleagues and participate as a mentee.
Support assignments that may involve travel, including foreign travel.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available, subject to eligibility and applicable factors.
Relocation eligibility