Principal Systems Engineer - Modeling Simulation & Analysis Engineer

Principal Systems Engineer - Modeling Simulation & Analysis Engineer

Location: AZ204: RMS Rita Road Bldg 9020, Tucson, AZ 85747, USA

Date Posted:

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: DoD Clearance:
Secret

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.

Raytheon engineers develop the next generation of defense technologies that support our military and protect our nation and allies. We are the world’s leader in developing cutting edge defense technologies through simulation-driven virtual environments. Our software products empower the next generation of innovative weapons systems and advanced AI/ML solutions.

• Create high fidelity simulations and models for missile design, performance assessment, and flight test support.
• Develop and implement modeling solutions, conduct trade studies, and evaluate system and subsystem performance.
• Work in a team environment, receive input from supervisors, and provide guidance and/or direction to other team members.
• Collaborate with Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC), Signal Processing, and other performance personnel to perform simulation activities according to the program schedule.
• Work on different projects, determine, develop approaches and solutions, and provide development guidance throughout the product lifecycle from initial concept to fielded product.
• Provide technical expertise for the simulation products of a specific program, and assist Senior Modeling Engineers in the preparation of detailed plans, and may interact with government counterparts as an authority on simulation products.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant prior experience.
• Experience applying object-oriented software design in C++, C, and using MATLAB or Python for evaluation of data sets.
• Experience developing or simulating physical systems.
• Experience in modeling, simulation, statistics, or analysis for existing or proposed engineering solutions.
• Experience as a Functional and/or Technical lead within an engineering environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start. U.S. citizenship is required.

• Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related STEM degree.
• Leadership experience managing others using applied system engineering principles, experience working on a team and by yourself, interfacing with multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience creating and/or presenting technical briefings.
• Experience developing signal processing / GNC algorithms or models for missile applications.
• Experience with control hardware design & test and/or hardware & software integration.
• Experience modeling physics and/or modeling physical systems as related to flight dynamics.
• Experience using UNIX / Linux based workstations and using Software Configuration Management tools such as Git.
• Course work or experience in fields: radar, signal & image processing, radar and/or EO/IR environment models, digital communications, probability and statistics, linear algebra, estimation theory, optimal control, system architecture, inertial navigation, guidance theory.

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
  Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position.

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite:
  Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.
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