Guidance Lead, Space Systems

*Date Posted:*
2024-04-18*Country:*
United States of America*Location:*
AZ888: RMS AP Bldg 928 1151 East Hermans Road Building 928, Tucson, AZ, 85706 USA*Position 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 access
*Basic 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.*
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