Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Missile Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer

Date Posted:2026-06-22 Country:United States of America Location:US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805 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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateAt RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.The Effectors PG&C Center is currently hiring for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Missile Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer position in Tucson, AZ to support execution of the portfolio of current and upcoming missile programs. As a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Missile Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer, you will play a critical role in helping with the evaluation, design, implementation, and integration of embedded software algorithms. You will collaborate with a team of engineers in an integrated product team that will be responsible for tactical embedded software, firmware, and integrated flight software 6 Degrees-of-Freedom simulations to achieve overall system performance requirements.  This position is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ. What You Will Do   Development, integration, and testing of embedded tactical missile flight codeDefinition and execution of system level performance studies and analyses to inform the development and integration of new capabilities, refinement of existing capability, or to address obsolescenceWork within an agile framework to lead development of backlogs, plans, and metricsProvide experience and guidance to help the program train new engineers and execute efficiently and effectivelySupport missile performance analysis including model development, system optimization, and Monte Carlo assessments with expected system disturbances.Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experienceGNC, Signal Processing, and/or Modeling / Simulation experienceEngineering experience in missile system applications to include at least three of the following or subject matter expertise in at least one:Digital and/or modern control systemsDynamicsKalman filter designMonte Carlo analysisDevelopment and/or simulation of physical systemsSignal processingVerification and validationSystem-level performance assessmentsGPS/INS navigation systems, sensors, and algorithmsAssured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) systems, sensors, and algorithms for navigation in GPS-degraded environmentsExperience with MATLAB, Python, C, C++, and/or Object-Oriented designExperience with GNC and/or Signal Processing algorithms within a simulation or physical environmentExperience managing or leading others in a technical and/or functional capacity within an engineering environmentAbility to obtain an Interim Secret U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.Qualifications We PreferAdvanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree with 10 or more years of GNC, Signal Processing, and/or Modeling / Simulation experienceAbility to communicate effectively with executive leadership and customers regarding matters of significant importanceAbility to balance multiple concurrent priorities with overlapping deadline in an Agile environmentSubject Matter Expert in at least one of the following areas: RF algorithm design, GNC algorithm design, autopilot algorithm design or Software in SimulationExperience with and demonstrable achievement in systems engineering principals with regards to product developmentEngineering team leadershipWhat We OfferOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.Relocation Eligible - relocation assistance is available for this positionLearn More & Apply Now!Please consider the following role type definition 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.This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-locationAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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