Senior Principal GPS Systems Engineer

Senior Principal GPS Systems Engineer at Raytheon summary:

The Senior Principal GPS Systems Engineer at Raytheon Missiles and Defense leads the development of GPS electronics solutions for missile guidance systems, including architecture, requirements definition, design, analysis, modeling, and testing. This role involves collaboration with system engineers, suppliers, and government customers while supporting multiple programs and conducting hardware integration and troubleshooting activities. The position requires a strong background in RF and navigation subsystems, security clearance, and experience with missile or similar systems in defense environments.

Date Posted:

2025-09-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, 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 today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.  

Job Summary:   

The G uidance E lectronics Team provides Electrical Systems Engineering to develop Guidance Electronics solutions for products across the Raytheon Missiles and Defense (RMD) portfolio. Our team develops missile Guidance Electronics Hardware. Our core electrical engineering responsibilities include architecture, analysis, r equi rements, 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 missile level systems teams .  

The Guidance Electronics Team is searching for a Sr. Principal GPS S ystems Engineer with experience in GPS technology . The role of the GPS Subsystems Engineer is to provide GPS electronics solution for missile products . GPS electronics solution includes architecture development, r equi rement defin i tion , electronics design, analysis , modellin g and testing . GPS S ubsystem E ngineer collaborates with missile level system engineers in developing r equi rements for the subsystem . They p erform analysis and modeling to decompos e r equi rements for GPS sub-assemblies and componen t designs.  
 

What You Will Do :  

• Work 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 r equi rements 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 r equi rements  

• Missile Systems has a strong culture of mentoring; it is expected that employees will be both mentors and mentees.  

• Assignments may r equi re supporting multiple programs.  

• Assignments may r equi re some travel, including foreign travel.  

• Work within a multi-disciplined team.  

• Work independently, with little supervision.  

• Develop a network and know when to use it to get help.  

• Collaboration with both Functional and Program higher level leadership.  

• Collaboration with Customer and Suppliers.  

 

Qualifications You Must Have :  

• Typically r equi res a Bachelor’s Degree in Science , Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a m inimum of 10years of engineering experience with  electrical hardware development in sub-systems, systems engineering, r equi rement development and/or r equi rement validation  

• Experience in developing RF electrical subsystems .  

• Active and transferable US Government issued security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

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Qualifications We Value:  

• 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 architecture and have a desire to grow into a guidance section architect.  

• An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience as follows: Master’s is equal to 2 years of experience or a Ph.D. is equal to 4 years of experience.  

• Ideal candidates shall also have demonstrate d understanding and wide application of technical theories and concepts in the area of navigation subsystems/components used in modern guidance electronics platforms  

• Recent technical experience relative to integrated Guidance Electronics systems using GPS and IMU navigation subsystems blended via Kalman filter techniques  

• Knowledge and/or experience with M-Code  

• Familiarity with Matlab scripting and tools  

• Experience with hardware integration, Hardware in the Loop (HIL), modeling and simulation and environmental testing and electronics test equi pment  

• E xperience 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 .  

• Knowledge and/or experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) 

Key Words: GPS, IMU, Kalman Filter, M-Code, Radio Frequency, Leader, Subsystems, R equi rements, Analysis, Modelling, Architecture, Architect, Failure Resolution  

 

W hat 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.  

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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 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 company’s 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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Keywords:

GPS, IMU, Kalman Filter, M-Code, Radio Frequency, Subsystems, Requirements, Analysis, Modeling, Architecture, Guidance Electronics, Missile Systems, Hardware Integration, Systems Engineering