Systems Engineer II – Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer

RTX; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Systems Engineer II - Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer for an on-site role in Tucson, AZ. You will evaluate, design, implement, and integrate embedded software algorithms and flight software within a multidisciplinary team to meet performance requirements.

The position involves developing and testing embedded missile flight code, performing system studies, and guiding agile backlogs. A STEM degree with 2+ years of experience and the ability to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, C, C++, and/or Object-Oriented programming.
• GNC, Signal Processing, and/or Modeling / Simulation experience.
• Experience with system applications including control systems, dynamics, Kalman filter design, Monte Carlo analysis, and GPS/INS navigation.

Responsibilities

• Development, integration, and testing of embedded tactical missile flight code.
• Definition and execution of system level performance studies and analyses to inform development and integration of new capabilities.
• Work within an agile framework to lead development of backlogs, plans, and metrics.
• Provide guidance to help the program train new engineers and execute efficiently and effectively.
• Support missile performance analysis including model development, system optimization, and Monte Carlo assessments with disturbances.

Skills

C

C++

Object-Oriented programming

Education

Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics STEM degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-11-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805

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:

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

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.

The Effectors PG&C Center is currently hiring for a Systems Engineer II - Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer position in Tucson, AZ to support execution of the portfolio of current and upcoming missile programs. As a Systems Engineer II - Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer, you will play a critical role in helping with the evaluation, design, implementation, and integration of embedded software algorithms. You will collaborate with a team of engineers in an integrated product team that will be responsible for tactical embedded software, firmware, and integrated flight software 6 Degrees-of-Freedom simulations to achieve overall system performance requirements. This position is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Development, integration, and testing of embedded tactical missile flight code
• Definition and execution of system level performance studies and analyses to inform the development and integration of new capabilities, refinement of existing capability, or to address obsolescence
• Work within an agile framework to lead development of backlogs, plans, and metrics
• Provide experience and guidance to help the program train new engineers and execute efficiently and effectively
• Support missile performance analysis including model development, system optimization, and Monte Carlo assessments with expected system disturbances.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience
• GNC, Signal Processing, and/or Modeling / Simulation experience
• Engineering experience in system applications to include at least one of the following:
  • Digital and/or modern control systems
  • Dynamics
  • Kalman filter design
  • Monte Carlo analysis
  • Development and/or simulation of physical systems
  • Signal processing
  • Verification and validation
  • System-level performance assessments
  • GPS/INS navigation systems, sensors, and algorithms
  • Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) systems, sensors, and algorithms for navigation in GPS-degraded environments

• Experience with MATLAB, Python, C, C++, and/or Object-Oriented programing
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active and current Secret or above level Security Clearance
• Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree with or more years of GNC, Signal Processing, and/or Modeling / Simulation experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal leadership regarding matters of importance
• Ability to balance multiple concurrent priorities with overlapping deadline in an Agile environment
• Experience with and demonstrable achievement in systems engineering principals with regards to product development

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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 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