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Senior Navigation/IMU Engineer

RTX (Raytheon)Tucson, AZFull-time86,800 USD - 165,200 USD

This engineer will join the Advanced Effector Guidance Systems organization, contributing navigation and IMU expertise to guidance-section development programs. Responsibilities include defining requirements and test plans, evaluating IMU data, supporting hardware integration, investigating failures, reviewing designs, and helping select suppliers and components. The position requires working independently within integrated product teams while coordinating with other engineering disciplines, customers, and external vendors. It may involve laboratory or field activities, multiple programs, and occasional domestic or international travel. The role suits an experienced electrical or systems engineer with a background in IMUs, subsystem development, and defense or aerospace products who can grow toward guidance architecture leadership. It is fully onsite in Tucson and requires U.S. citizenship plus the ability to obtain an interim Secret clearance before starting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or STEM field with minimum 5 years relevant experience (or advanced degree substituting for experience)Expertise in IMU selection, testing, and performance analysis for guidance and navigation applicationsStrong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, subsystems, and systems engineering principlesExperience with various gyro and accelerometer technologies (fiber optic, ring laser, MEMS gyros)Active or obtainable DoD Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenshipExperience with DOD hardware development processes and missile or defense systems preferred
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Listed July 4, 2026 · Verify details with the employer before applying.

About RTX (Raytheon)

Tucson houses Raytheon's missile and defense HQ producing precision-guided systems, and has flight-tested an AI/ML-powered Radar Warning Receiver.