Sr. Systems Engineer - Modeling Simulation & Analysis Engineer

RTX•Tucson, AZ

3d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for Sr. Systems Engineer - Modeling Simulation & Analysis Engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, engaging in a dynamic team environment, and are eager to learn. As a Sr. Systems Engineer - Modeling Simulation & Analysis Engineer, you will participate in challenging multi-disciplinary work across integrated product teams consisting of Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC), Signal Processing and missile-and-sensor-level Performance Simulations. Our Performance Simulation teams provide, develop, and maintain high fidelity performance simulations, evaluate system performance, support new business initiatives and develop & execute technology roadmaps. This is an Onsite role in Tucson, AZ.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant prior experience.
Experience applying object-oriented software design and programming in C or C++.
Experience using Python or MATLAB for evaluation of data sets.
Experience modeling or simulating physical systems.
Experience in modeling, simulation, statistics, and/or analysis for existing or proposed engineering solutions.
Ability to obtain an Interim Secret U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related STEM degree.
Experience using applied system engineering principals, experience working on a team and/or by yourself, interfacing with multiple engineering disciplines.
Experience creating and/or presenting technical briefings.
Experience developing signal processing / GNC algorithms or models for missile applications.
Experience with control hardware design & test and/or hardware & software integration.
Experience modeling physics and/or modeling physical systems as related to flight dynamics.
Experience using UNIX / Linux based workstations and using Software Configuration Management tools such as Git.
Course work or experience in some of the following fields: radar, signal & image processing, radar and/or EO/IR environment models, digital communications, probability and statistics, linear algebra, estimation theory, optimal control, system architecture, inertial navigation, guidance theory.

Responsibilities

Create high fidelity simulations and models for missile design, performance assessment, and flight test support.
Responsible for the development and implementation of modeling solutions, and subsequently conduct trade studies and evaluation of system and subsystem performance.
Work in a team environment, receiving input from the team supervisors and providing guidance and/or direction to other team members.
Collaborate with Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC), Signal Processing, and other performance personnel to perform simulation activities according to the program schedule.
Work on different projects, determine, and develop approaches and solutions, and provide development guidance throughout the product lifecycle from initial concept to fielded product.
Provide technical expertise for the simulation products of a specific program, and assist Senior Modeling Engineers in the preparation of detailed plans, and may interact with government counterparts as an authority on simulation products.