Principal GPS Subsystem Engineer

Principal GPS Subsystems Engineer – Guidance Electronics Team

Location:

Tucson, AZ (Onsite). U.S. citizenship required. Active, transferable Secret clearance required prior to start.

• Architect GPS electronics solutions for missile products, including subsystems, components, and system integration.
• Define and document subsystem requirements, test plans, and verification criteria.
• Analyze and model GPS sub‑assemblies and component designs, performing root‑cause failure investigations.
• Collaborate with missile level system engineers, functional teams, and suppliers to develop requirements and ensure compliance.
• Lead cross‑functional engineering teams, driving supplier commitments and programmatic activities.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to management, customers, and government stakeholders.
• Support multiple programs, manage travel (including foreign travel) as required, and coordinate with higher‑level leadership.
• Provide mentorship within Missile Systems culture, fostering professional development.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 8 years of engineering experience.
• Expertise in electrical hardware development, systems engineering, and requirement development.
• Experience with RF subsystems, GPS navigation, and IMU integration.
• Knowledge of navigation subsystems (M‑Code, Kalman filter techniques) and blended navigation systems.
• Familiarity with MATLAB scripting and related tools.
• Experience in hardware integration, HIL, modeling and simulation, environmental testing, and use of electronics test equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive supplier commitments.
• Knowledge of DoD hardware development processes and design gate reviews.
• Experience with model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) and proposal development.
• Preferred experience with missile radar and RF seeker subsystems, including detailed design and troubleshooting.

Salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD. Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and short‑term/long‑term incentive programs where applicable.

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.