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Sr. Principal Common Guidance Section (GS) Global Positioning System (GPS) Lead at RTX

RTX Tucson, AZ

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Date Posted:Country:United States of AmericaLocation:AZ852: RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02 Tucson AZ 85756 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance: DoD Clearance: Top SecretAt 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 Advanced Effector Guidance Systems (AEGS) Department within Raytheon Hardware Engineering provides Electrical Systems Engineering to develop Electronic Systems solutions for products across the Raytheon portfolio. Our core electrical engineering responsibilities include architecture requirements integration and test. Our core electrical engineering technologies include RF/RADAR Navigation/IMU/GPS Digital and Power. We partner with several Electrical Product Team departments that provide the detailed design of our electrical products as well as systems teams.The AEGS Department is searching for a Sr. Principal Common Guidance Section (GS) Global Positioning System (GPS) Lead. The role of the Common GS GPS Lead is to provide GPS electronics solution for effectors. GPS electronics solution includes architecture development requirement definition electronics design analysis modelling and testing. The GPS Lead collaborates with missile level system engineers in developing requirements for the subsystem. They perform analysis and modeling to decompose requirements for GPS sub-assemblies and component designs.What you will do: Be responsible for the technical integrity of the GPS in the Common GSManage the technical risk for the GPSTechnical oversight of GPS failure investigationsSupport GPS design and test reviewsWork environment is primarily in an office but may include labs field work or a combination.Assignments may include analysis of hardware designs subsystems and components; architecting new electronic systems; developing and documenting subsystem 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.Interface directly with suppliers of navigation or guidance electronics components IMUs and GPSs to monitor and manage programmatic activities and ensure compliance to requirementsMay require some travel including foreign travel.Work within a multi-disciplined team.Develop a network and know when to use it to get help.Raytheon has a strong culture of mentoring; it is expected that employees will be both mentors and mentees.Collaboration with both Functional and Program higher level leadership.Collaboration with Customer and Suppliers.Qualifications You Must Have:Typically requires a bachelors degree in science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience developing RF electrical subsystems specifically GPSExperience withelectrical hardware development; specifically experience in sub-systems systems engineering requirement development and/orrequirement validationActive and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.Qualifications We Value:Familiarity with HypersonicsAdvanced degree in engineering mathematics physics or related engineering degree.Missile Radar and RF seeker subsystems typically contain antennas analog RF circuit cards digital circuit cards and configurable logic so the ideal candidate will have a background in detailed design and troubleshooting of one or more of these components. Ideal candidates will also have some experience in systems engineering and architectureIdeal candidates shall also have demonstrated understanding and wide application of technical theories and concepts in the area of navigation subsystems/components used in modern guidance electronics platformsRecent technical experience relative to integrated Guidance Electronics systems using GPS and IMU navigation subsystems blended via Kalman filter techniquesKnowledge and/or experience with M-CodeFamiliarity with Matlab scripting and toolsExperience with hardware integration Hardware in the Loop (HIL) modeling and simulation and environmental testing and electronics test equipmentExperience working with missiles or similar systems.Ability to lead cross-functional teams.Ability to drive suppliers in meeting commitments.Knowledge of DOD Hardware development process (knowledge of design gates).Practical experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle.Experience in developing proposals.What We Offer:Our values drive our actions behaviors and performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust Respect Accountability Collaboration and Innovation.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 124000 USD - 250000 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. Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link to read the Policy and TermsRequired Experience:Staff IC Key Skills Embedded Software,Mechanical Design,Six Sigma,System Design,Employee Evaluation,FEA,Process Improvement,Requirements Gathering,Signal Processing,Earned Value Management,Curriculum Development,Proposal Writing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 250000 - 250000

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