Principal Systems Engineer (ONSITE)

RTX•El Segundo, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Multi-Domain Assured Navigation & Timing Applications (MANTA) group within the Mission Critical Products organization is hiring a Principal Systems Engineer to join our Mission Systems organization in support of the Global Positioning System (GPS)-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Service (GPNTS) program. The Mission Systems organization is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines to shape innovative solutions for our US customers.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Working knowledge of SE fundamentals with ability to work with all engineering disciplines and program management
Experience system functionality, creating block diagrams, and analyzing system performance via analysis of customer requirements specification
Experience working in Development, System Test and Sell-off, involving Hardware/Software
Experience of industry standards such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, for airworthiness, ARINC and RTCA standards are preferred
Experience in System, Software, and Hardware Requirements management/traceability/allocation
Familiarity with EVMS, ETCs, and ECPs
Experience with Test Equipment/Tools, Technical Reviews and Production Readiness

Nice To Haves

Minimum 10 years of experience in one or more of the following technical domains: RF/IR signal processing, electronics, navigation (GPS or Inertial), modeling, and simulation (for example 6-DOF), aerodynamics, missile related mechanical engineering (flight control systems, warheads, missile structures, seeker gimbals, RF/IR seeker sub-systems)
Understanding of guidance and navigation systems and relevant experience with GPS Receiver system design, integration, test, verification, and validation
Familiarity with GPS standards (e.g. AV-861, DO-229)
Familiarity in sub system or systems architecting and system-of-systems definition
Familiarity with MOSA/SOSA/VITA/FACE standards
Development of Python scripts
Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Proficient in DOORS NG
Experience in Agile development and usage of Agile framework tools such as JIRA/Confluence
Experience in RF signal processing
Experience with commercial test equipment (e.g. DMM, Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, Logic Analyzer)

Responsibilities

Review and analyze the system level requirements to perform the following tasks: Develop verifiable system level requirement
Develop/execute test plans, verification and or acceptance test procedures, development of scripts as well as utilization/configuration of test equipment and tools such as GPS simulators to verify system requirements and prove compliance
Manage updates and timely release of CDRLs/SDRLs, contributing to improvement in documentation cycle time and customer satisfaction
Contribute to technical interchange meetings and design reviews (TRR, PDR, CDR)
Provide verbal and written status on assigned Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tasks

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
May be eligible for Relocation