Senior GPS Subsystems Engineer

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Incentive compensation programs

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Senior GPS Subsystems Engineer in Tucson, AZ to provide GPS solutions for missile products. Responsibilities include architecture development, requirements analysis, and mentoring within a collaborative environment.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in STEM and a minimum of 5 years in electrical hardware development. The role offers annual compensation between $86,800 – $165,200 and a rich benefits program.

Tucson provides a beautiful and welcoming atmosphere year-round.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in electrical hardware development.
• Experience in subsystems, systems engineering, requirement development, and RF design.
• Hands-on experience through all phases of the product life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide GPS electronics solutions for missile products.
• Collaborate with missile-level system engineers to develop requirements.
• Conduct peer reviews of designs as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Electrical hardware development

Subsystems engineering

RF electrical subsystem design

Digital and analog RF circuitry

GPS and IMU navigation

MATLAB scripting

Hardware integration

Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Job description

Position Title: Senior GPS Subsystems Engineer

Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: U.S. citizenship required. Secret-level DoD clearance, active at day one.

Responsibilities

• Provide GPS electronics solutions for missile products, including architecture development, requirement definition, electronics design, analysis, modeling, and testing.


• Collaborate with missile‑level system engineers to develop subsystem requirements.


• Perform analysis and modeling to decompose requirements for GPS sub‑assemblies and component designs.


• Architect new electronic systems and document subsystem requirements and test plans.


• Conduct peer reviews of designs as a subject matter expert.


• Deliver presentations to peers, management, and government customers.


• Investigate root‑cause failures of GPS subsystems.


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


• Mentor and be mentored within a culture that values cross‑functional collaboration.


• Support multiple programs and travel as required, including foreign travel.


• Work independently with little supervision, building a network for assistance.


• Collaborate with functional, program, customer, and supplier leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).


• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in electrical hardware development.


• Experience in subsystems, systems engineering, requirement development, and RF electrical subsystem design and validation.


• Proficiency in developing digital and analog RF circuitry, including antennas, circuit cards, and configurable logic.


• Prior work on navigation subsystems/components used in modern guidance electronics platforms.


• Experience with integrated Guidance Electronics systems using GPS and IMU navigation blended by Kalman filter techniques.


• Knowledge or experience with M‑Code navigation.


• Familiarity with MATLAB scripting and tools.


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


• Experience working with missiles or similar systems.


• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive suppliers to meet commitments.


• Knowledge of DoD hardware development process and design gates.


• Hands‑on experience through all phases of the product life cycle.


• Experience in developing proposals and knowledge of Model‑Based System Engineering (MBSE).

Preferred Qualifications

• Detailed design and troubleshooting experience with missile radar and RF seeker subsystems.


• Desire to grow into a guidance section architect role.


• Demonstrated application of technical theories and concepts relevant to navigation subsystems.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and incentive compensation programs.

Compensation

Annual base salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD.

Location Highlights

Tucson, AZ offers a friendly, caring, and laid‑back atmosphere with beautiful mountains, desert landscapes, and year‑round sunny weather.

EEO 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 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.