Principal GPS Subsystems Engineer

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal GPS Subsystems Engineer in Tucson, AZ to develop GPS electronics solutions for missile products. You will architect, define requirements, design, model and test GPS subsystems and collaborate with missile-level system engineers and suppliers.

The role requires a STEM degree with 8+ years of engineering experience, strong background in RF subsystems, and the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance before start. Some travel and mentorship duties are included.

Qualifications

• STEM degree with 8+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience in electrical hardware development.
• Experience in subsystems, systems engineering, requirement development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Analyze hardware designs and architect new electronic systems.
• Develop and document subsystem requirements and test plans.
• Interface with suppliers of navigation or guidance electronics components to manage activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Travel as needed.

Skills

GPS Technology

Systems Engineering

Requirement Development

RF Subsystems

Supplier Liaison

Education

STEM degree

Tools

MATLAB

MBSE

Job description

Position Details

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9030 ~ 9030 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9030

Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status. 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: DoD Clearance: Secret. Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1.

About RTX (formerly Raytheon)

At RTX, 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. Our mission is to develop best-in-industry technologies that align product capabilities to the needs of our customer. We empower our employees to leverage design commonality and innovation, balancing risk and rigor, to achieve predictable and affordable solutions.

Team and Responsibilities

The Guidance Electronics Team provides Electrical Systems Engineering to develop Guidance Electronics solutions for products across the RTX Missiles and Defense (RMD) portfolio. Our team develops missile Guidance Electronics Hardware. Our core electrical engineering responsibilities include architecture, analysis, requirements, integration, and test. Our core electrical engineering technologies include RF/RADAR, Navigation/IMU/GPS, Digital, and Power. We partner with several Electrical Product Team departments that provide the detailed design of our electrical products as well as missile level systems teams.

The Guidance Electronics Team is searching for a Principal GPS Subsystems Engineer with experience in GPS technology. The role of the GPS Subsystems Engineer is to provide GPS electronics solution for missile products. GPS electronics solution includes architecture development, requirement definition, electronics design, analysis, modelling and testing. GPS Subsystem Engineer collaborates with missile level system engineers in developing requirements for the subsystem. They perform analysis and modeling to decompose requirements for GPS sub-assemblies and component designs.

What You Will Do

Work environment is primarily in an office, but may include labs, field work, or a combination.

• Assignments may include analysis of hardware designs, subsystems, and components; architecting new electronic systems; developing and documenting subsystem requirements and test plans; peer reviews of designs as a subject matter expert; presentations to peers, management, and government customers; and root-cause failure investigations.


• Interface directly with suppliers of navigation or guidance electronics components, IMUs and GPSs, to monitor and manage programmatic activities and ensure compliance to requirements.


• Missile Systems has a strong culture of mentoring; it is expected that employees will be both mentors and mentees.


• Assignments may require supporting multiple programs.


• Assignments may require some travel, including foreign travel.


• Work within a multi-disciplined team.


• Work independently, with little supervision.


• Develop a network and know when to use it to get help.


• Collaboration with both Functional and Program higher level leadership.


• Collaboration with Customer and Suppliers.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.


• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience.


• Experience with electrical hardware development.


• Experience in sub-systems, systems engineering, requirement development, developing RF electrical subsystems and/or requirement validation.


• The ability to obtain and maintain a US DOD Secret clearance prior to the start date.

We Prefer

• Missile Radar and RF seeker subsystems typically contain antennas, analog RF circuit cards, digital circuit cards, and configurable logic so the ideal candidate will have a background in detailed design and troubleshooting of one or more of these components.


• Ideal candidates will also have some experience in systems engineering and architecture and have a desire to grow into a guidance section architect.


• Ideal candidates shall also have demonstrated understanding and wide application of technical theories and concepts in the area of navigation subsystems/components used in modern guidance electronics platforms.


• Recent technical experience relative to integrated Guidance Electronics systems using GPS and IMU navigation subsystems blended via Kalman filter techniques.


• Knowledge and/or experience with M-Code.


• Familiarity with Matlab scripting and tools.


• Experience with hardware integration, Hardware in the Loop (HIL), modeling and simulation and environmental testing and electronics test equipment.


• Experience working with missiles or similar systems.


• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.


• Ability to drive suppliers in meeting commitments.


• Knowledge of DOD Hardware development process (knowledge of design gates).


• Practical experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle.


• Experience in developing proposals.


• Knowledge and/or experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE).

What We Offer

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, and Innovation.

Additional Details

This position is located in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as one of America’s 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature’s best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson’s fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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.

Company Overview

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.