Principal GPS Subsystem Engineer

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Principal GPS Subsystems Engineer to join their Guidance Electronics Team in Tucson, AZ. This position focuses on architecting GPS electronics solutions and requires U.S. citizenship along with an active Secret clearance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, at least 8 years of engineering experience, and strong expertise in electrical hardware development. Benefits include a competitive salary, medical coverage, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience.
• Expertise in electrical hardware development and requirement development.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect GPS electronics solutions for missile products.
• Define and document subsystem requirements and test plans.
• Collaborate with system engineers and suppliers to develop requirements.

Skills

Electrical hardware development

Systems engineering

RF subsystems

GPS navigation

MATLAB scripting

Model-based systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Tools

Electronics test equipment

Job description

Principal GPS Subsystems Engineer – Guidance Electronics Team

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.