**Minimum $5k Sign-on Bonus** - Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer I

Company: Raytheon Missiles & Defense
Location: Tucson
Posted on: November 24, 2022

Job Description:

**This position is eligible for a minimum of $5K Sign-On Bonus** -**Sign on bonus is not permitted for internal candidates 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.

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
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Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• You will support missile guidance tasks including guidance law development, state estimation, sensor fusion, trajectory shaping, and miss distance performance optimization.
• You will participate in navigation tasks including 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 support control system tasks including autopilot, control actuation system, mechanism, motor control, and gimbaled seeker servo design.
• 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.
• You will perform aerodynamic analysis tasks, including aerodynamic prediction using empirical methods or computational fluid dynamics (CFD), creation of aerodynamic computer models, planning and execution of wind tunnel tests.
• You will perform air vehicle design tasks, including concept design trade studies and optimization, design for stability and control, and kinematic and propulsion system trade studies. Qualifications You Must Have:
  • This position requires 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
  • Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Qualifications We Value:
    • Specific majors: Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Systems Engineering
    • 3.00 cumulative GPA or higher
    • Experience with Matlab, C, C++, Object Oriented design -systems -
    • Experience with Unix and/or Linux operating systems
    • Course work or work experience including one or more of the following: classical control theory, digital and modern control systems, dynamics, Kalman filter design -or signal processing. -
    • Class projects, professional internships, or academic research demonstrating the ability to apply technical course work or computer skills. -
    • Coursework or experience including two or more of the following: fluid dynamics, aerodynamic stability and control, compressible flow, incompressible flow, or computational fluid dynamics.
    • Projects, internships, or work experience that demonstrates application of aerodynamic principles.
    • Effective communication and organization skills. -
    • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
    • Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues who represent a diversity of work and conflict resolution styles Location:
      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.
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      What We Offer:
      Whether you're 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 superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care. Additional Details:
      Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume
      
      This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. Security clearance factors include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the US, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and drug involvement. Employment is contingent on other factors, including, but not limited to, background checks and drug screens. https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
      
      - 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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