Sr. Principle Electrical Technical Lead

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking an entry-level Navigation/IMU engineer to work with experienced engineers on IMU selection, testing, and integration into navigation subsystems. You will analyze IMU performance data, document requirements, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.

The role involves working in an IPT environment, with opportunities to grow in guidance and navigation architectures while contributing to DoD programs and maintaining security clearances as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain DoD clearance.
• Ability to select IMUs and integrate into navigation subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in IMU selection and testing for navigation subsystems.
• Analyze IMU performance data and document results.
• Interface with IMU suppliers and internal IPTs.
• Prepare and document IMU requirements and test plans.
• Present findings to peers, management, and government customers.

Skills

IMU selection

IMU testing

IMU analysis

Systems engineering

Requirements derivation

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-28

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09

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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems (AEGS) Department is searching for a 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 to work 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
• RTX has a strong culture of mentoring; it is expected that employees will be both mentors and mentees.
• Ability to "fault-tree out an issue to focus/prioritize activities and resources
• 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.
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Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major.
• This position requires a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant professional work 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.
• Knowledge of Electrical Engineering fundamentals, subsystems and systems engineering and the ability to take requirements and select the appropriate IMU for use in our products
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications 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 Hardwar