Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - GNC Cross Product Team Lead

Pratt & Whitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 124,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - GNC Cross Product Team Lead in Tucson, AZ. This position involves leading the development of missile systems ensuring high performance and integration of modern control algorithms, with a focus on teamwork and advanced engineering practices. Ideal candidates will possess a STEM degree, extensive experience in missile systems, and expertise in working within agile development environments. The role offers competitive compensation and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Relocation assistance available

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• Typically requires 12 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in missile system applications including software development and integration.
• Experience managing cross-disciplined engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation, design, implementation, and integration of embedded software algorithms for missile systems.
• Develop missile simulation frameworks and manage agile development processes.
• Support continuous improvement of processes and tools.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C

C++

Object-Oriented design

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

Linux

Synergy

SVN

Git

Microsoft Azure DevOps

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-05-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ805: RMS AP Bldg 805 1151 East Hermans Road Building 805, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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 Processing, Guidance and Controls (PG&C) Center within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Directorate consists of Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC), Signal Processing (SP) and Modeling and Simulation disciplines for Effectors.

The PG&C Center is currently hiring for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - GNC Cross Product Team Lead in Tucson, AZ.

As the Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - GNC Cross Product Team Lead, you will play a critical role that will lead the evaluation, design, implementation, and integration of embedded software algorithms changes to improve one or more of the production variants of the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) system. In this role, you will address obsolescence challenges and/or add new capabilities. In addition, you will lead the development of a missile simulation framework across multiple platforms and will lead a team of engineers through the utilization of agile methods through the development of tactical missile flight software.

What You Will Do

• Development of tactical missile flight code via System Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis
• Development and sustainment of missile simulation framework across multiple platforms for a family of effectors
• Provide subject matter expert level support to Simulation, Guidance, Navigation and Control for a family of effectors
• Work within an agile framework to lead development of backlogs, plans, and metrics
• Support continuous improvement of people, processes, and tools
• Identification, establishment, and implementation of best practices and lessons learned
• Utilize agile development methods, automation, and continuous integration

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.

• Engineering experience in missile system applications to include, but not limited to, the following:
  • Development and integration of digital and modern control systems
  • System-level integration, modeling, and simulation experience (e.g., 6 degrees of freedom (6DOF) simulation and Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) simulation)
  • System level performance analysis using modeling & simulation
  • Pre-flight and post-flight test performance analysis and flight test matching
  • Integrating control actuation sections and autopilot electronics
  • Performing Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) on flight test embedded software
  • Real time Infra-Red model development

• Experience managing and/or leading cross-disciplined engineering teams in a technical capacity
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, C, C++, and/or Object-Oriented design

Qualifications We Prefer

• Multi-discipline engineering background with knowledge of related technologies and products specific to GNC and to the broader engineering organization (Guidance, Navigation, embedded software, RF and IR seekers, Modeling and Simulation)
• Experience in the missile software lifecycle including development and qualification testing
• Experience with leading simulation and functional design teams
• Experience using Linux and configuration management tools such as: Synergy, SVN, Git, and Microsoft Azure DevOps

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligible - relocation assistance is available for this position

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

• This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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.

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.

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