**Minimum 30K Sign-On Bonus** - Principal GNC System Engineering Lead

Company: Raytheon Missiles & Defense
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

***This position is eligible for a minimum of $30K Sign-On Bonus***
***Sign-on bonuses are not permitted for internal applicants.*
*About Us: *
At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, you have the opportunity to try new things and make a bigger difference across a broader end-to-end solution, a richer technology and product set, an expanded range of disciplines, a growing global footprint and a more diverse team of colleagues and customers.
*Job Summary:*
The Algorithm & Simulation (A&S) Directorate is responsible for algorithm development including guidance, navigation, and control; radio frequency (RF) and electro-optical/infrared(EO-IR) signal processing; and missile-and-sensor-level Modeling and Simulation for RMD's broad portfolio of projects, programs and products. In the GNC department, within the Algorithm & Simulation Directorate, we design, integrate, and optimize guidance, navigation, state estimation, and control algorithms to meet mission objectives. We support new business initiatives and help develop & execute technology roadmaps
We are seeking a senior level GNC Engineering Lead to work in our *Tucson, AZ location.*
We value diverse skills and experience, so don't hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.
*Responsibilities to Anticipate: *

* You will lead a small team of up to 15 GNC engineers developing and integrating solutions into one of our Strategic Missiles and Defense mission area programs
* You will be responsible for planning the budget funding the execution of the GNC scope through the period of performance of the contract

* You will be responsible for producing monthly metrics to communicate financial and schedule status to program and functional leadership
* You will be responsible for identifying, managing, and communicating risks and opportunities that can impact the execution of the GNC scope

* You will support missile guidance tasks like guidance law development, state estimation, sensor fusion, trajectory shaping, and miss distance performance optimization.
* You will support navigation tasks like system trade studies, component modeling of inertial measurement units (IMU), global positioning systems (GPS), as well as simulation of navigation algorithms, particularly Kalman filters
* You will work with embedded software including real-time GNC algorithm development for missiles system products
* You will support missile performance analysis including model development, system optimization, and Monte Carlo assessments with expected system disturbances
*Qualifications You Must Have:*

* Typically requires Bachelor's degree in STEM and eight (8) years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and five (5) years of relevant experience OR In absence of a degree, twelve (12) years of relevant experience is required

* Experience including at least two of the following: digital and modern control systems, dynamics, Kalman filter design, Monte Carlo, or signal processing.
* Experience with C++, Matlab and/or Object-Oriented software design
* An active and in-scope Secret US security clearance
*Qualifications We Value:*

* Advanced degree in STEM. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
* Experience with Unix and/or Linux operating systems
* Experience with missiles, gravity bombs, or autonomous / collaborative air vehicles
* Ability to facilitate and coordinate activities across multiple facilities and locations.
* Results-oriented work ethic and able to communicate effectively with senior leadership and other engineering disciplines.
* Capture effort coordination and developing proposals to obtain funding, spanning technical proposal development, work breakdown structures and cost estimation.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse team
*What We Offer**:*
Whether you are just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
*Additional Details:*
This position is located in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as one of America's 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature's best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson's fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round.
*Employee Referral Award Eligibility:* Only employees currently within RMD and RI&S have the potential to receive a Referral Award for submitting a referral to RMD and RI&S roles. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the Referral Award.
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*Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.*

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