Senior Navigation/IMU Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Prattwhitney is looking for a Senior Navigation/IMU Engineer to join their Advanced Effector Guidance Systems (AEGS) Department in Tucson, AZ. The role involves collaborating with experienced engineers, selecting IMUs, and analyzing performance data.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position is primarily onsite and offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Advanced degree may substitute for additional experience.
• Experience working with missiles or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Support programs with IMU selection and analysis.
• Develop requirements and test plans for IMUs.
• Communicate progress and status to leadership and customers.

Skills

Electrical Engineering fundamentals

Subsystems and systems engineering

Testing IMUs

Analyzing IMU performance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM major

Tools

Fiber Optic gyros

Ring Laser Gyros

MEMs gyros

Job description

Eligibility

U.S. citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret. Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

About the Department

At Raytheon, 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. The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems (AEGS) Department develops guidance section electronics architectures for development programs, supports subsystem analyses, integration and test, provides program leadership as well as GPS/IMU support. We partner with several Electrical Engineering Departments that provide the detailed designs of our electrical products. We are seeking entry-level candidates willing to collaborate, innovate, and team with our engineers to generate and utilize today’s cutting‑edge technology to develop electrical subsystems.

Job Summary

The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems (AEGS) Department is searching for a Senior Navigation/IMU Engineer with which will work with the experienced Navigation/IMU engineers in support of selecting IMUs and integration into navigation subsystems. The Navigation/IMU Engineer shall be able to understand the fundamentals of how IMUs work, how they are tested and be able to analyze IMU performance data. The engineer shall have a basic understanding of serial interfaces, hardware integration and test. The engineer shall have a basic understanding of IMUs and how they integrate into a system as part of the guidance and navigation system. The engineer should also be able to work independently to set up a test to verify IMU performance and analyze the results.

What You Will Do

• Work environment is primarily in an office, but may include labs, field work, or a combination.
• Assignments may include supporting programs with IMU selection, testing of IMUs, analysis of IMU performance, interface with IMU suppliers, developing and documenting IMU 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.
• The Navigation Subsystems Engineer will work on broad assignments independently within a program Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.
• The Navigation Subsystems Engineer will be required to effectively communicate, written and orally, and will regularly provide status of issues, progress and accomplishments to leadership and customers.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM major and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience (excluding internships). An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience as follows: Master’s is equal to 2 years of experience or a Ph.D. is equal to 4 years of experience.
• Experience with Electrical Engineering fundamentals, subsystems and systems engineering.
• Experience taking requirements and selecting the appropriate IMU for use in products.
• We Prefer Missile systems typically contain IMUs, GPSs, Guidance and Navigation computers and seekers and sensors. The ideal candidate will have a background in how these components are put together in a system to guide a missile to a target.
• Ideal candidates will also have some experience in systems engineering and architecture and have a desire to grow into a guidance section architect.
• Experience with Fiber Optic gyros, Ring Laser Gyros and MEMs gyros.
• Experience with mechanical and solid state accelerometers.
• Experience working with missiles or similar systems.
• 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.

What We Offer

Position is 100% onsite in Tucson, AZ and is eligible for relocation assistance.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including 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 on the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

The company is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. The role is 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 on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.