Senior Systems Engineer – Missile Guidance and Control

Requirements

Must have:

To be considered for this position, I require that you hold an active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance prior to your start date. U.S. citizenship is mandatory, as only citizens are eligible for this security clearance. Specifically, I need candidates with a DoD Clearance at the Secret level. You must typically possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM field along with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. I expect expertise in GNC, signal processing, and/or modeling/simulation. Additionally, you should have engineering experience in missile system applications, including proficiency in at least two of the following: digital and/or modern control systems, dynamics, Kalman filter design, Monte Carlo analysis, development and/or simulation of physical systems, verification and validation, system-level performance assessments, GPS/INS navigation systems, sensors, and algorithms, as well as assured positioning, navigation, and timing (APNT) systems in GPS-degraded environments. Familiarity with programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C, C , and/or object-oriented design is essential, as is experience in managing or leading within a technical engineering setting.

Responsibilities:

In my company, as the Principal Systems Engineer – Missile Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer, your primary focus will be on the development, integration, and testing of embedded tactical missile flight codes. I expect you to define and execute system-level performance studies and analyses to guide the development and integration of new capabilities, refine existing capabilities, and address obsolescence. You will lead the development of backlogs, plans, and metrics within an agile framework and provide guidance to help train new engineers effectively. Additionally, your role will include support for missile performance analysis, encompassing model development, optimization, and Monte Carlo assessments, while accounting for expected system disturbances.

Company:

At Raytheon, our core mission is to support our nation and allies in safeguarding freedoms and deterring aggression. With over 100 years of experience, we tackle complex challenges that contribute to a safer, more secure world. The Systems Effectors: Processing, Guidance & Control Center focuses on developing algorithms related to guidance, navigation, and control, along with RF and EO-IR signal processing. We create and optimize effector guidance, tracking, navigation, and estimation algorithms to align with mission objectives. This position is essential to the execution of our current and upcoming missile programs, and I look forward to welcoming you to our integrated product team located in Tucson, AZ. Here at RTX, we value safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation, and we offer a competitive salary range of $101,000 to $203,000 depending on experience. We also provide a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off. If you’re ready to take on this challenging role and make a difference, I encourage you to apply.