Guidance Lead, Space Systems & Astrodynamics
Company: Raytheon
Location: Tucson
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Date Posted:2024-04-18Country:United States of
AmericaLocation:AZ888: RMS AP Bldg 928 1151 East Hermans Road
Building 928, Tucson, AZ, 85706 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteAt
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 Processing, Guidance and Controls
(PG&C) Center within the Systems Engineering 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 Senior
Principal Systems Engineer to perform in the role of Guidance Lead
with the Alternate Missions and Space (AM&S) directorate within
the Advanced Technologies Special Business Unit (SBU). This
position is located in Tucson, AZ.The Guidance Lead will report
directly to the GNC Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) and support
guidance algorithm development, testing, characterization, and
integration into real-time processing systems. -Since this role
requires leading a high visibility development Program, including
frequent technical and programmatic interactions with the customer,
technical community, platform support contractors, and senior
Raytheon leadership, the Guidance Lead will need to execute the
IPTL's plan and will be responsible for keeping the guidance team
on schedule, on budget, and meeting performance requirements.This
position is an onsite role.Responsibilities to Anticipate:
- You will help lead a small team of 5 - 10 engineers executing
the development of algorithms, simulation and performance tasks to
ensure delivery of the system per program plan.
- You will ensure all guidance algorithm and simulation scope is
performed with a cohesive technical approach compliant to our
robust execution practices.
- You will report technical and earned value metrics to program
and functional leadership.
- You will provide leadership to the Sub-IPTs (navigation aiding,
hardware integration, etc) to ensure program alignment and
teamwork.
- You will manage the development of software products,
algorithms, and simulations to deliver a production ready design
within a challenging schedule
- You will provide leadership for IPT collaboration with
functional partners from Engineering, Operations, Mission
Assurance, Digital Technologies, and Global Supply Chain.
- You will Decompose capabilities into actionable flight software
features including defining common features in collaboration with
release leads for other software products
- You will track feature development burndown to flight software
milestones and communicate status to leadership
- The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain
special program accessBasic Qualifications:
- Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology,
Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of
prior GNC experience.
- Experience including at least two of the following: digital
and/or modern control systems, dynamics, Kalman filter design,
Monte Carlo simulations, development and/or simulation of physical
systems, or signal processing.
- Experience with Matlab, C, C++, and/or Object Oriented
design
- Previous experience in a technical and/or functional leadership
role.
- Active 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.Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced Degree in Systems or Software Engineering
- Experience working with engineers from other disciplines, such
as Systems, Avionics/Hardware, GNC, Signal Processing, Mechanical,
or Integration and Test
- Experience and proficient in Trajectory Optimization
- Experience and proficient in Astrodynamics
- Familiar with Uncertainty Quantification
- Experience working with genSoft
- Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership
and customers regarding matters of significant importance.
- Ability to influence others to agree/accept new concepts,
practices, and approaches.
- Experience working in Software-in-Simulation (SiS) or
Integrated Flight Simulation (IFS) environments
- Experience as a software product owner or technical lead
- Experience debugging on Computer-in-the-Loop (CIL) or
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) platforms
- Experience mentoring and coaching individual contributors in
technical aspects of software development languages and
lifecycle.What We Offer:Whether you're just starting out on your
career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a 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 Information:* Please consider
the following role type definitions 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.
- Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work
regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite
will be determined in partnership with your leader.
- Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work
primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to
travel to the site location as needed.The salary range for this
role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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/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.Privacy Policy and
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