GNC Systems Engineer: High-Fidelity Actuator Modeling

RTX (Raytheon); Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Pasadena seeks a senior engineer to lead high-fidelity modeling of electromechanical actuators and sensors, validate simulations with testbed data, and drive requirements for future hardware iterations. You will develop low-fidelity surrogates for integration into larger simulations and deliver rapid insights to sponsors.

The role requires 5+ years in engineering, strong Matlab/Simulink/C programming skills, and an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience.
• Experience in Matlab, Simulink and the C programming language.
• Experience developing clear and adaptable models of complex electromechanical systems.
• Experience delivering professional presentations.
• Experience working directly with external vendors and hardware suppliers.
• An active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government issued is required prior to start with the ability to obtain CI Poly after start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• High-Fidelity Modeling: Maintain, modify, and develop high-fidelity behavioral simulations of electromechanical actuators and sensors.
• Model Validation: Tune and validate simulations against actual testbed data to ensure physical accuracy.
• Risk Reduction & Requirements: Utilize high-fidelity models to conduct risk reduction activities and establish technical requirements for future versions of mechanisms.
• System Integration: Create and maintain low-fidelity surrogate models for larger system simulations.
• Study Support: Execute rapid-turnaround tasks (2-3-week cycles) to support sponsor-driven studies.
• Simulation Maintenance: Maintain the project’s primary simulation environment for stakeholders.
• Vendor Technical Integration: Participate in vendor meetings to reflect external hardware/software specs in models.
• Technical Versatility: Be a flexible resource within a small team across GNC functions.
• Communication: Translate simulation data into plots and PowerPoint presentations.

Skills

Electromechanical modeling

Vendor collaboration

Presentation delivery

System-level simulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

C programming

Job description

RTX in Pasadena seeks a senior engineer to lead high-fidelity modeling of electromechanical actuators and sensors, validate simulations with testbed data, and drive requirements for future hardware iterations. You will develop low-fidelity surrogates for integration into larger simulations and deliver rapid insights to sponsors.

The role requires 5+ years in engineering, strong Matlab/Simulink/C programming skills, and an active TS/SCI clearance.