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Sr. Systems Engineer - Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer

RTX (Raytheon)Tucson, AZFull-time$86,800 - $165,200 USD

This engineer will support current and future missile programs by evaluating, designing, integrating, and testing embedded GNC algorithms and tactical flight code. The position contributes to six-degree-of-freedom simulations, system-level performance studies, optimization, and Monte Carlo analysis under realistic disturbances. Working in an Agile engineering environment, the engineer will help shape technical plans, manage work priorities, track progress, and guide less experienced team members. The role is part of Raytheon’s Effectors PG&C organization and involves close collaboration across software, firmware, systems, and flight engineering functions. It is well suited to an experienced GNC, controls, navigation, signal processing, or modeling and simulation engineer who can work onsite in Tucson and qualify for a U.S. government security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics or related STEM field with minimum 5 years relevant GNC or modeling/simulation experienceHands-on experience with missile systems and expertise in control systems, dynamics, Kalman filters, or Monte Carlo analysisProficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or object-oriented design with demonstrated algorithm developmentExperience leading or managing technical teams in engineering environmentsActive or ability to obtain interim Secret DoD security clearance with U.S. citizenshipExperience with GPS/INS navigation, sensor algorithms, or assured positioning systems preferred
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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.

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