Principal Navigation/IMU Engineer
$107.5k - $204.5kPrattwhitney
Position Summary Senior Navigation/IMU Engineer, 100% onsite, Tucson, Arizona. The role requires U.S. citizenship and a current DoD Secret clearance (interim clearance required prior to start). Responsibilities Support programs with IMU selection, integration, and testing. Analyze IMU performance data and produce test plans. Interface with IMU suppliers and document requirements. Conduct peer reviews of design solutions as a subject‑matter expert. Prepare presentations for peers, management, and government customers. Investigate root‑cause failures and recommend corrective actions. Work independently with minimal supervision within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment. Travel as needed, including foreign travel. Participate in mentoring activities, both as mentor and mentee. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least eight (8) years of relevant experience. Advanced degrees: Master’s equates to two years of experience; Ph.D. equates to four years of experience. Strong background in electrical engineering fundamentals, subsystems, and systems engineering. Experience selecting and integrating IMUs into navigation subsystems. Knowledge of serial interfaces, hardware integration, and testing. Proficiency with fiber‑optic gyros, ring‑laser gyros, and MEMS gyros. Experience with mechanical and solid‑state accelerometers. Background in missile systems, guidance and navigation computers, seekers, and sensors. Experience driving suppliers to meet commitments and familiarity with the DoD hardware development process (design gates). Practical experience in all phases of the product life cycle. Preferred Qualifications Experience with systems engineering and architecture for missile or similar systems. A desire to grow into a guidance section architect role. Knowledge of engineering design gates and the DoD development process. Benefits Competitive salary ranging from $107,500 to $204,500. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term and long‑term disability coverage. 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts. Flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, and parental leave. Paid time off, holidays, and annual incentive compensation (as applicable). Relocation assistance for qualified candidates relocating to Tucson. Equal Opportunity Employer RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prattwhitney
$107.5k - $204.5k
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