Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Engineer

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret

Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At 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.

The work is on-site in Aurora, CO.

• Lead the development of high-fidelity simulations and models supporting missile design, performance assessment, mission analysis, and flight test activities
• Lead the development and implementation of modeling and simulation solutions, conduct technical trade studies, and evaluate system and subsystem performance
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams while collaborating across Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC), Signal Processing, Software, and Systems Engineering disciplines
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to execute simulation activities in support of program schedules and technical milestones
• Develop innovative technical approaches and provide engineering leadership throughout the product lifecycle from concept development through production and field support
• Serve as a technical authority during customer engagements, technical reviews, design reviews, and program milestones
• Support technology roadmap development, proposal efforts, and strategic new business initiatives

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience leading the development of modeling and simulation solutions for complex aerospace, missile, defense, or other high-performance engineering systems
• Experience applying object-oriented software design and programming using C/C++ and developing engineering analysis tools using Python and/or MATLAB
• Experience developing high-fidelity models and simulations of physical systems and applying statistical analysis to evaluate engineering solutions
• Active and transferable DoD Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Special Program Access. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Advanced Degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related STEM discipline
• Experience serving as a technical lead or subject matter expert on complex aerospace or defense programs
• Experience developing Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC), signal processing, or missile performance algorithms and simulations
• Experience with control hardware design, hardware/software integration, and verification activities
• Experience modeling flight dynamics or other complex physical systems
• Experience creating and presenting technical briefings to senior leadership and government customers
• Experience using UNIX/Linux operating systems and Software Configuration Management tools such as Git
• Experience supporting technology roadmaps, Independent Research & Development (IRAD), and proposal efforts for new business pursuits
• Coursework or professional experience in radar, signal and image processing, EO/IR environment models, digital communications, probability and statistics, linear algebra, estimation theory, optimal control, system architecture, inertial navigation, guidance theory, or related technical disciplines

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