Senior GPS Systems Architect — Guidance Electronics

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a GPS Guidance Electronics Subsystem Engineer in Tucson, AZ. This role requires U.S. citizenship and a DoD Secret clearance, focusing on developing advanced GPS navigation solutions for missile systems.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in STEM and possess at least 10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing subsystem architectures, conducting analysis, and collaborating with suppliers. Salary ranges from $132,400 to $251,600 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with requirements development, verification, and validation.
• Experience supporting missile systems or similar aerospace applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop GPS and navigation subsystem architectures for advanced missile systems.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and failure investigations.
• Support hardware integration, HIL testing, environmental testing, and system validation.

Skills

GPS navigation systems

Electrical hardware development

Systems engineering

RF-based electrical subsystems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Tools

MATLAB

Kalman filtering

Job description

Prattwhitney is seeking a GPS Guidance Electronics Subsystem Engineer in Tucson, AZ. This role requires U.S. citizenship and a DoD Secret clearance, focusing on developing advanced GPS navigation solutions for missile systems.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in STEM and possess at least 10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing subsystem architectures, conducting analysis, and collaborating with suppliers. Salary ranges from $132,400 to $251,600 based on experience.