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Ensure the technical integrity of the Guidance Section (GS), including the development, validation, and integration of the Technical Data Package (TDP).
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Provide technical oversight for GS subsystem and component requirements, design, testing, and performance.
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Collaborate with and provide technical support to critical suppliers to ensure performance goals are met.
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Manage technical risks associated with the Guidance Section to ensure program success.
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Partner with the systems engineering team to capture accurate GS and component-level requirements.
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Work closely with the integration and test team to plan and execute GS acceptance and verification testing.
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Collaborate with the algorithm and signal processing team to align hardware capabilities with their requirements while clarifying hardware limitations.
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Coordinate with other GS teams and subject matter experts (SMEs) on related activities and shared program goals.
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Provide technical oversight and support for failure investigations related to GS components or subsystems.
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Lead and participate in component-level design and test reviews to ensure technical rigor.
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Work directly with suppliers and customers to procure, validate, and demonstrate hardware capabilities.
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Lead teams effectively by understanding team dynamics, leveraging strengths, and addressing skill gaps.
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Deliver high-quality results while consistently meeting or exceeding cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
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Communicate task status on complex technical issues and influence strategic planning across multiple teams, programs, and leadership levels, including customers.
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Proactively identify and take ownership of roles or tasks necessary to ensure the success of the business unit.
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Actively participate in RTX's mentoring culture by serving as both a mentor and a mentee to foster professional growth.
Qualifications You Must Have:
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Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
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Ten years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
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RF Sensor/Radar design, integration, and/or production support
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Experience interacting across engineering disciplines (e.g. Systems, Mechanical, SW, Algorithms, etc.) to define subsystem requirements and evaluate performance
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Experience in RF/electrical sub-systems, systems engineering, requirement development, requirement validation, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Design, Test Integration, and/or Supplier Management
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Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret 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:
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Advanced degree in mathematics, physics, or related engineering fields.
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Familiarity with missiles or similar radar systems.
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Experience as a technical leader on complex subsystems during Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) phases.
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Strong systems engineering mindset with analytical and multidisciplinary skills.
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Background in designing and troubleshooting electrical subsystems (e.g., RF sensors, antennas, analog/digital circuit cards, configurable logic).
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Experience in project leadership, systems engineering, and architecture.
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Proven collaboration and networking skills across design, production, program leadership, and manufacturing teams.
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Strong interpersonal skills to engage with peers, suppliers, management, and customers.
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Experience balancing engineering process discipline with innovation for rapid development.
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Practical experience across all product lifecycle phases, including proposal development through transition to production.
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Experience with conceptual designs, trade studies, and system integration.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
What We Offer
Our 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.
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
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.
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 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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