Senior Guidance Subsystem Tech Lead – Flight Avionics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney is looking for an Advanced Guidance Section Subsystem Tech Lead in Tucson, Arizona. The role involves managing a cross-discipline team through the product development lifecycle of missile guidance and flight avionics systems.

Key responsibilities include leading design and testing phases, providing technical guidance, managing suppliers, and supporting multiple programs. A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant experience are required. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in flight avionics with electrical hardware development.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting analog and digital circuit cards.
• Knowledge of Earn‑Value Management System (EVMS) and DOD hardware development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team through design, analysis, and testing phases of electronic subsystems.
• Provide technical guidance to meet project objectives.
• Present progress and technical findings to peers and management.

Skills

Team leadership

Systems engineering

Electrical hardware development

RF/Radar design

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Master’s degree (substitutes for 2 years experience)

Ph.D. (substitutes for 4 years experience)

Job description

Prattwhitney is looking for an Advanced Guidance Section Subsystem Tech Lead in Tucson, Arizona. The role involves managing a cross-discipline team through the product development lifecycle of missile guidance and flight avionics systems.

Key responsibilities include leading design and testing phases, providing technical guidance, managing suppliers, and supporting multiple programs. A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant experience are required. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.