RTX · 1 day ago
Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Software and Performance Lead
US-AZ-TUCSON-9030 ~ 9030 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9030
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $252K/yr
10+ years expRTX is a leader in defense and aerospace, dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms. They are seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Software and Performance Lead to provide technical leadership on a hypersonic weapon program, overseeing a multidisciplinary team and ensuring successful execution of hardware and software improvements.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan, manage, and report on budget and schedule performance, including responsibility for Earned Value Management (EVM), development of and alignment with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and coordination with program planning and finance teams
Lead cross-functional engineering teams through the design implementation and verification phases, including ground and flight testing and simulated performance assessments, ensuring technical, cost, and schedule objectives are met
Shape the system implementation and execution, using inputs from engineering disciplines to make informed decisions that ensure design compliance, performance, and alignment with customer mission needs
Represent Systems Engineering and overall technical execution to Raytheon program leadership, the Office of the Chief Engineer, and multiple integrated product teams (IPTs), ensuring consistency, coordination, and execution across the program
Maintain regular communication with Raytheon leadership, reporting program status, accomplishments, challenges, and resource needs, while driving collaboration and alignment across all technical sub-teams
Engage directly with customer stakeholders, including acquisition and technical communities, to shape, interpret, and negotiate development of the system
Mentor and support engineering team members, facilitating knowledge sharing, technical decision-making, and engagement of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) where needed to resolve complex issues
Apply experience in system-level design, integration, and verification, leading technical reviews, managing risk, and ensuring traceability and compliance throughout the engineering development process
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience
Engineering experience in missile system applications to include at least three of the following: Digital and/or modern control systems, Trajectory design and optimization, GPS/INS navigation systems, sensors, and algorithms, Monte Carlo analysis, Development and/or simulation of physical systems, RF Signal processing, Kalman filter design, Embedded flight software development, Missile firmware development, System-level performance assessments
Functional and/or Technical Engineering Team Lead Experience
Familiarity with program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Basis of Estimate (BoE), and/or Risk and Opportunity Management to identify issues and develop recommended courses of action to management
Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start
Preferred
Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree
10 or more years of GNC, Signal Processing, and/or Modeling / Simulation experience
Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and customers regarding matters of significant importance
Ability to balance multiple concurrent priorities with overlapping deadline in an Agile environment
Subject Matter Expert in at least one of the following areas: Embedded software and firmware development, RF algorithm design, GNC algorithm design, autopilot algorithm design, or Software-in-Simulation
Experience with and demonstrable achievement in systems engineering principals with regards to product development
Experience leading teams of 10+ engineers
Large program experience with program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and/or Risk and Opportunity Management to identify issues and develop recommended courses of action to management
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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