Date Posted:
2024-05-16
Country:
United States of America
Location:
AZ204: RMS Rita Road Bldg 9020 9000 South Rita Rd Building 9020, Tucson, AZ, 85747 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
At 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.
Raytheon’s Flight Sciences department, within Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) is seeking a Senior Flight Controls Engineer to perform in the role of Lower-Stage Autopilot Lead onsite in Tucson, AZ. This position will provide expertise in flight control system design, integration support, and performance assessment for a hypersonic Strategic Missile Defense program. In this role, you will develop solutions to complex control problems and contribute to uncovering and resolving uncommon issues related to the development and implementation of unique flight controls systems. This position is onsite and works in a closed environment but enjoys a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) and a highly collaborative team environment.
What You Will Do
- The Lower-Stage Autopilot Lead will apply knowledge of advanced controls & inertial sensors to flight controls design & analysis of missile performance in simulation, ground test, and flight test for the lower stages of a missile interceptor.
- You will provide guidance and oversight for the flight controls function on program efforts, from the planning phase through program execution.
- You will develop flight control system architectures and requirements, implement control laws and design flight controls algorithms to maximize program performance and robustness.
- You will develop missile state estimation algorithms, as well as derive algorithms and filters to compensate for flexible body, aeroservoelastic effects, and inertial coupling
- You will interface with the upper-stage autopilot lead and team to ensure overall system performance metrics are met
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of flight controls engineering experience.
- Experience with endo-atmospheric flight controls
- Experience with embedded software development, hardware/software integration, and/or validation testing of flight control software on flight hardware
- Experience with C/C++, Matlab and Simulink
- 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.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Research and/or applied experience in advanced control design techniques in areas such as nonlinear, robust, optimal, adaptive, fault-tolerant, and real-time control
- Air vehicle autopilot design experience over a wide range of aerodynamic regimes such as subsonic, transonic, supersonic, hypersonic, and non-continuum flows
- Performance analysis by simulation, including verification and validation techniques
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with other engineering disciplines and experience working within a GNC-focused development team
- Master’s or PhD Degree in a STEM field
What We Offer
- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
- Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available
Learn More & Apply Now!
RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.
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.
The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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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