Systems Engineer II - Guidance, Navigation, and Control; Onsite

Position Details

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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

This is an Entry Level Role onsite in Tucson, AZ

The Processing, Guidance & Control Center is currently hiring for a Systems Engineer in Tucson, AZ to support execution of the portfolio of current and upcoming missile programs. As a Systems Engineer – Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer, you will play a critical role in helping with the evaluation, design, implementation, and integration of embedded software algorithms. In the GNC department, we characterize system aerodynamics through computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and wind tunnel testing, and design, integrate, and optimize effector guidance, tracking, navigation, and estimation algorithms to meet mission objectives.

We evaluate these solutions in flight testing at the system-level, or lower-level subsystem testing and evaluation. You will collaborate with a team of engineers in an integrated product team that will be responsible for tactical embedded software, firmware, and six degree-of-freedom simulations to achieve overall system performance requirements.

Master’s degree in engineering, science, physics, mathematics, or a related STEM field. Degree must be obtained by start date.

Experience with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, and/or Object-Oriented design and Linux operating systems.

• GNC systems
• modeling & simulation techniques
• digital and/or modern control systems
• dynamics
• Kalman filter design
• signal processing (electro-optical, infrared, or active/passive RF)
• navigation systems
• sensors (IMU/GPS)
• algorithms, including Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) systems
• aerodynamics and CFD

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

• Aerospace Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Computer Science

• Class projects, professional internships, or academic research demonstrating the ability to apply technical course work or computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a team setting, organize tasking, and work with colleagues towards a shared goal or vision.
• Prior internship, co-op, or work experience.

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:

• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Onsite:
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. This position requires ability to obtain a security clearance.

DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:
Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State.

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