Systems Engineer II - Missile Navigation

RTX • Tucson, AZ

67d • $66,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Systems Effectors: Processing, Guidance & Control Center is responsible for algorithm development including Guidance, Navigation, and Control; radio frequency (RF) and electro-optical/infrared (EO-IR) Signal Processing (SP); and missile- and sensor-level Modeling and Simulation for Raytheon's broad portfolio of projects, programs, and products. In the GNC department, we design, integrate, and optimize effector guidance, tracking, navigation, and estimation algorithms to meet mission objectives. We support new business initiatives and help develop & execute technology roadmaps. The Effectors PG&C Center is currently hiring for a Systems Engineer II - Navigation Engineer position in Tucson, AZ to support execution of the portfolio of current and upcoming missile programs. As a Systems Engineer II - Navigation Engineer, you will play a critical role in helping with the evaluation, design, implementation, and integration of embedded navigation systems. You will collaborate with a team of engineers in an integrated product team and will be responsible for tactical navigator algorithms, integration, and performance as part an overall system meeting performance requirements.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of two (2) years prior relevant experience
• Engineering experience in missile system applications to include at least one of the following: Dynamics, Kalman filter design, Development and/or simulation of physical systems, GPS/INS navigation systems, sensors, and algorithms, Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) systems, sensors, and algorithms for navigation in GPS-degraded environments
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, C, C++, and/or Object-Oriented design
• Experience with GNC algorithms within a simulation or physical environment
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree
• One or more years of experience in navigation system design or navigation modeling / simulation
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal leadership regarding matters of importance
• Ability to balance multiple concurrent priorities with overlapping deadline in an Agile environment
• Experience with and demonstrable achievement in systems engineering principals with regards to product development

Responsibilities

• Development, integration, and testing of embedded tactical missile flight code
• Definition and execution of system level performance studies and analyses to inform the development and integration of new capabilities, refinement of existing capabilities, or to address obsolescence in navigation subsystems
• Work within an agile framework to lead development of backlogs, plans, and metrics
• Provide experience and guidance to help the program train new engineers and execute efficiently and effectively
• Support missile performance analysis including model development, system optimization, and Monte Carlo assessments with expected system disturbances.

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: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees