Job Description

2026 Guidance & Control Systems Engineer II - Onsite - Tucson, AZ at Raytheon summary:

The Guidance & Control Systems Engineer II at Raytheon in Tucson, AZ, develops, integrates, and tests embedded software algorithms for missile guidance, navigation, and control systems. The role involves performance analysis, simulation, and working within agile teams to optimize system capabilities and support new technology initiatives. This position requires a security clearance and collaboration within engineering teams to ensure mission success and system reliability.

Date Posted:

2025-10-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ805: RMS AP Bldg 805 1151 East Hermans Road Building 805, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

Job Description

The Systems Effectors: Processing, Guidance & Control Center is responsible for algorithm development including Guidance, Navigation, and Control; radio frequency (RF) and electro-optical/infrared (EO-IR) Signal Processing (SP); and missile- and sensor-level Modeling and Simulation for Raytheon's broad portfolio of projects, programs, and products. In the GNC department, we design, integrate, and optimize effector guidance, tracking, navigation, and estimation algorithms to meet mission objectives. We support new business initiatives and help develop & execute technology roadmaps.

The Effectors PG&C Center is currently hiring for a Systems Engineer - Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer position in Tucson, AZ to support execution of the portfolio of current and upcoming missile programs. As a Systems Engineer – Guidance, Navigation, and 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 code 

• Definition and execution of system level performance studies and analyses to inform the development and integration of new capabilities, refinement of existing capabilities, or to address obsolescence 

• Work within an agile framework to lead development of backlogs, plans, and metrics

• Provide experience and guidance to help the program train new engineers and execute efficiently and effectively

• Support missile performance analysis including model development, system optimization, and Monte Carlo assessments with expected system disturbances. 

Qualifications You Must Have:  

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher 

• This position requires 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
• GNC, Signal Processing, and/or Modeling / Simulation experience 

• Course work or other relevant engineering experience in missile system applications to include at least one of the following: Digital and/or modern control systems, Dynamics, Kalman filter design, Signal processing, Navigation systems, sensors, and algorithms including GPS/INS systems or other Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) systems 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. 

  Qualifications We Prefer :

• Specific majors: Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science 
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, C, C++, and/or Object-Oriented design and Linux operating systems 
• Class projects, professional internships, or academic research demonstrating the ability to apply technical course work or computer skills 
• Effective communication or organization skills 

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

Security Clearance :

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) , an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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 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, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Keywords:

Guidance Systems, Control Systems, Embedded Software, Missile Guidance, Navigation Algorithms, Signal Processing, Modeling and Simulation, Systems Engineering, Flight Software, Security Clearance

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Currently hiring, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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