Sr. Systems Engineer – Missile Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer

Date Posted:  
• Country:
United States of America
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Location:

Tucson, AZ, 85756
• Role Type:
Onsite
• U.S. citizenship required
• Secret security clearance required.

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.

We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer – Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer to support the portfolio of current and upcoming missile programs. This onsite role is located in Tucson, AZ.

• Develop, integrate, and test embedded tactical missile flight code.
• Define and execute system‑level performance studies and analyses to inform the development and integration of new capabilities, refinement of existing capability, or to address obsolescence.
• Work within an agile framework to lead the development of backlogs, plans, and metrics.
• Provide experience and guidance to help the program train new engineers and execute efficiently and effectively.
• 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 degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in GNC, signal processing, and/or modeling/simulation.
• Experience in missile system applications and at least one of the following: digital/modern control systems, dynamics, Kalman filter design, Monte Carlo analysis, physical system simulation, signal processing, verification/validation, system‑level performance assessments, GPS/INS navigation systems, and APNT systems.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, C, C++, and/or object‑oriented design.
• Experience with GNC and/or signal‑processing algorithms within simulation or physical environments.
• Managing or leading others in a technical or functional capacity in an engineering environment.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance; ability to obtain special program access after start date.

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM field.
• 3 or more years of GNC, signal processing, and/or modeling/simulation experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal leadership about critical matters.
• Experience in an Agile environment with multiple concurrent priorities.
• Demonstrable achievement in systems engineering principles related to product development.

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. We value safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Relocation eligible – relocation assistance is available for this position.

Salary range: $82,000 – $164,000.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted, but the closing date may vary depending on candidate flow and business necessity.

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. 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.