Sr. Systems Engineer - Modeling Simulation & Analysis Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Job summary

RTX is seeking a skilled engineer to create high fidelity simulations and models for missile design and flight test support in an onsite Tucson role. You will develop and implement modeling solutions, conduct trade studies, and evaluate subsystem performance, collaborating with GNC and signal processing teams to meet program schedules.

Qualified candidates typically hold a STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant experience and strong C/C++ design skills, plus experience with Python or MATLAB for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM field with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with object-oriented design and programming in C or C++.
• Experience using Python or MATLAB for data evaluation.
• Experience modeling or simulating physical systems.
• Experience in modeling, simulation, statistics, or analysis for engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create high fidelity simulations and models for missile design, performance assessment, and flight test support.
• Develop and implement modeling solutions; perform trade studies and evaluate system performance.
• Work in a team; provide guidance to other team members as needed.
• Collaborate with GNC, Signal Processing, and other performance personnel for simulations.
• Develop approaches and solutions across the product lifecycle from concept to fielded product.

Skills

C/C++

Python

MATLAB

Modeling/Simulation

Statistics

Data analysis

Object-oriented design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Physics/Math or related STEM

Advanced degree (preferred) in Engineering/Science/Math

Tools

UNIX/Linux

Git

Job description

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market-leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This is an Onsite role in Tucson, AZ.

What You will Do

• You will create high fidelity simulations and models for missile design, performance assessment, and flight test support
• You will be responsible for the development and implementation of modeling solutions, and subsequently conduct trade studies and evaluation of system and subsystem performance
• You will work in a team environment, receiving input from the team supervisors and providing guidance and/or direction to other team members
• You will collaborate with Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC), Signal Processing, and other performance personnel to perform simulation activities according to the program schedule
• You will work on different projects, determine, and develop approaches and solutions, and provide development guidance throughout the product lifecycle from initial concept to fielded product
• You will provide technical expertise for the simulation products of a specific program, and assist Senior Modeling Engineers in the preparation of detailed plans, and may interact with government counterparts as an authority on simulation products

Qualifications

Required:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant prior experience
• Experience applying object-oriented software design and programming in C or C++
• Experience using Python or MATLAB for evaluation of data sets
• Experience modeling or simulating physical systems
• Experience in modeling, simulation, statistics, and/or analysis for existing or proposed engineering solutions
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred:

• Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related STEM degree
• Experience using applied system engineering principals, experience working on a team and/or by yourself, interfacing with multiple engineering disciplines
• Experience creating and/or presenting technical briefings
• Experience developing signal processing / GNC algorithms or models for missile applications
• Experience with control hardware design & test and/or hardware & software integration
• Experience modeling physics and/or modeling physical systems as related to flight dynamics
• Experience using UNIX / Linux based workstations and using Software Configuration Management tools such as Git
• Course work or experience in some of the following fields: radar, signal & image processing, radar and/or EO/IR environment models, digital communications, probability and statistics, linear algebra, estimation theory, optimal control, system architecture, inertial navigation, guidance theory

Benefits

• 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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

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.

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

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

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.