Principal Systems Engineer Guidance, Navigation, & Control Lead

RTX
Tucson, AZ

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ805: RMS AP BldgEast 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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows 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 Principal Systems Engineer - Guidance Navigation & Control Lead in Tucson AZ.

As the Principal Systems Engineer - Guidance Navigation & Control Lead This critical role will support the development of the future technology that will enable Raytheon to continue to provide outstanding products to the warfighter. This is an onsite position located in Tucson AZ.

What You Will Do

  • Lead a team of GN&C engineers to develop tactical flight code via System Modeling Simulation and Analysis
  • Lead a team to develop missile simulation framework across multiple platforms for a family of effectors
  • Manage budget for tactical code development projects
  • Provide subject matter expert level support to Simulation Guidance Navigation and Control for a family of effectors
  • Work within 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 8 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Engineering experience in missile system applications to include but not limited to the following:
    • System-level integration modeling and simulation experience (e.g. 6 degree of freedom (6DoF) simulation
    • System performance analysis using modeling & simulation
    • Pre-Flight test and Post-Flight test performance analysis and flight test matching
    • Integrating Control-Section Auto-Pilot Electronics
    • Performing Formal Qualification Testing on flight test software
    • Using Missilekit GenSim and GenWorld
  • Experience managing and/or leading cross-disciplined teams in a technical capacity.
  • Experience with MATLAB Python C C and/or Object-Oriented design.
  • Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start.

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Multi-discipline engineering background with knowledge of related technologies and products specific to GN&C and to the broader engineering organization (Guidance Navigation embedded software RF and IR seekers Modeling and Simulation).
  • Experience in the missile software life-cycle including development and qualification testing.
  • Experience with leading GN&C and functional design teams
  • Experience using Linux and configuration management tools such as: 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: 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 101000 USD - 203000 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 candidates 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 companys 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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Posted 2025-11-23

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