Systems Engineer II - Missile Guidance, Navigation Control Engineer

Systems Engineer II – Missile Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer at Raytheon

Join Raytheon’s Systems Effectors:
Processing, Guidance & Control Center to develop and optimize guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms for missile programs. The role is onsite, based in Tucson, AZ.

Raytheon is a leader in defense technology, dedicated to protecting lives through advanced engineering. The Systems Effectors team drives algorithm development for guidance, navigation, and control, RF and EO‑IR signal processing, and missile‑level modeling and simulation.

• Develop, integrate, and test embedded tactical missile flight code.
• Define and execute system‑level performance studies and analyses to inform new capabilities, refine existing ones, or address obsolescence.
• Work within an agile framework to lead backlog creation, planning, and metrics.
• Provide experience and guidance to train new engineers and enhance program efficiency.
• Support missile performance analysis including model development, system optimization, and Monte Carlo assessments with expected system disturbances.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in GNC, signal processing, and/or modeling/simulation.
• Engineering experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Digital and/or modern control systems
  • Dynamics
  • Kalman filter design
  • Monte Carlo analysis
  • Development and/or simulation of physical systems
  • Signal processing
  • Verification and validation
  • System‑level performance assessments
  • GPS/INS navigation systems, sensors, and algorithms
  • Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) systems for GPS‑degraded environments
  • Experience with MATLAB, Python, C, C++, and/or Object‑Oriented design
  • Experience with GNC and/or signal‑processing algorithms within a simulation or physical environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued interim Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date, with eligibility to obtain program access afterward. U.S. citizenship is required.

• Active and current Secret or higher Security Clearance.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM field with more than X years of GNC, signal processing, and/or modeling/simulation experience.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with internal leadership on critical matters.
• Ability to balance multiple concurrent priorities with overlapping deadlines in an Agile environment.
• Demonstrated achievement in systems engineering principles related to product development.

• Relocation assistance available for this position.
• Salary range: $66,000 – $130,000 USD based on experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and association with a collective‑bargaining agreement as applicable.
• Eligibility for short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs.

Learn more & apply now:
For details on location and onsite requirements, visit the Raytheon career portal.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior;

Employment type:

Full‑time;
Job function:
Information Technology;
Industries:
Defense and Space Manufacturing.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is $66,000 USD – $130,000 USD. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function, associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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