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Principal Systems Engineer - Onsite

Raytheon, Orlando, FL, United States


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S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​ Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Top Secret Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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. Raytheon’s Integrated Solutions Modeling and Architecture Directorate (ISMA) performs customer focused operational analysis, simulation, mission planning and architecture development activities. Supporting this mission are teams driving flexible integrated solutions crossing all product areas (sensors, effectors, command and control, logistics and operations), developing tools and methods to evaluate system level studies and visualization based on customer requirements.

The Operations and Mission Analysis (Southwest) department is currently seeking a Systems Engineer to support Raytheon’s Advanced Technology organization. Advanced Technology incubates new and novel technologies and mission areas for the RTX business, captures new programs, and executes extremely unique special projects. Vehicle design and system sizing, mission performance analysis, and trajectory optimization.
Analyze notional missions and hardware for feasibility and engage with engineers across disciplines to improve models and understand performance drivers.
Develop common mission analysis, performance analysis, and mission planning toolsets for broadened portfolio.
Utilize grid computing infrastructure to enable generation and analysis of large datasets
Coordinate with product line management and customers
Engage directly in mission planning application software development and testing
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
Guidance, Navigation, and Control, Orbital Mechanics, Mission Planning
Mission Analysis / Performance Analysis, Satellite Technology, Multidisciplinary design, System-of-Systems design.
Experience with programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, and/or C++, and familiarity with both Windows and Linux environments.
System performance, CONOPS, Algorithms and signal processing, Modeling and simulation (i.e., S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

An understanding of vehicle conceptual design, advanced design methods, numerical optimization methods, and data analytics.
Experience in building physics-based models and choosing an appropriate fidelity for the questions being asked.
Strong ability to question data and conduct deep analysis of models to uncover root causes.
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. Clearance Information: 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:

~ As 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.

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.
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. xmvmafu

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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