Deputy GNC Lead, Senior Engineer

Company: Raytheon
Location: Tucson
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Date Posted:2024-03-19Country:United States of AmericaLocation:AZ805: RMS AP Bldg East Hermans Road Building 805, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteAt Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.Job Summary: The Processing, Guidance and Controls (PG&C) Center within the Systems Engineering Directorate consists of Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC), Signal Processing (SP) and Modeling and Simulation disciplines for Effectors. In the GNC department, we design, integrate, and optimize guidance, navigation, state estimation, and control algorithms to meet mission objectives. We support new business initiatives and help develop & execute technology roadmaps.The GNC department is seeking a Senior Engineer to perform in the role of Deputy GNC Lead.Serving in the Deputy GNC Lead role, you will be recognized as a liaison for other IPTs, a mentor to early-career engineers, and a stand-in lead when the GNC Lead is absent. You will participate in and occasionally lead internal stakeholder meetings, interact with government / customer representatives, and produce analysis reports for external briefs in support of your Lead and your Cross-Product Team (CPT) Lead. Being a senior member of the team, you will be looked to by other team members for guidance in addressing external requests and in the prioritization of tasking.This position is located in Tucson, AZ. This is an onsite role.Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• You will directly report to the GNC Lead and indirectly to the CPT Lead
• You will create / utilize high fidelity simulations and models for missile design, performance assessment, and flight test support
• You will be responsible for the development and implementation of algorithm solutions, and subsequently conduct trade studies and evaluation of system and subsystem performance
• You will work in a team environment, receiving inputs from the team supervisors and providing guidance and/or direction to other team members
• You will collaborate with Simulation Development, Signal Processing, and other performance personnel to perform simulation activities according to the program schedule
• You will work on diverse projects, determine, and develop approaches and solutions, and provide development guidance throughout the product lifecycle from initial concept to fielded product
• You will provide technical expertise for the simulation products of a specific program, and assist Senior GNC Engineers in the preparation of detailed plans for weekly Working Group / monthly Management Reviews, and may interact with government counterparts as an authority on simulation products
• You may present to the Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE), Program Leadership Team (LT), and government / customer on behalf of the IPT / CPT
• The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. Basic Qualifications:
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior Guidance, Navigation and/or Controls engineering experience
  • Experience including at least two of the following: digital and/or modern control systems, dynamics, Kalman filter design, Monte Carlo, or signal processing.
  • Experience programming in C++, C, or other high order language
  • Experience developing or simulating hypersonic systems
  • Active and transferable security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security. Preferred Qualifications:
    • Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or Mathematics
    • Previous leadership experience managing others using applied system engineering principals and interfacing with multiple engineering disciplines
    • Experience developing signal processing / GNC algorithms or models for missile applications
    • Experience with Control Hardware Design and Test
    • Experience modeling physics and physical systems as related to flight dynamics
    • Experience using Software Configuration Management
    • Knowledge of common Configuration Management tools, such as Git and ADS
    • Experience with radar and/or EO/IR environment models
    • Experience using UNIX/Linux based workstations
    • Experience with hardware/software integration
    • Experience developing and presenting technical briefings What We Offer : Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care. Additional Information: Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.
      • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
      • Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
      • Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.Location Information:Tucson, AZ: ,-az-location The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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