Principal Modeling & Simulation Engineer

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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.

The Integrated Solutions Modeling and Architecture (ISMA) directorate is composed of an energetic multi-disciplinary team of over 300 engineers working collaboratively with internal and external customers and programs to provide mission level modeling & simulation of sensing & effects capabilities from seabed to space, multi-level operation analysis, integrated system of system architectures and operations research. We are in the front end of the business pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity to establish next-generation mission solutions from system-level up to campaign-level.

What You Will Do

• As a Principal M&S Engineer, you will partner with our portfolio leads dedicated to delivering best-in-class Raytheon products for the warfighter through modeling, simulation, and analysis. 

• Your work will define how we show mission effectiveness of systems and system-of-systems operating in complex threat environments. 

• You will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring delivery of our mission simulations, virtual prototypes, and system emulators that represent a variety of mission technologies including sensors, effectors, communications, command and control, and more. 

• This will include integrating live-virtual-constructive (LVC) simulations with other simulations, custom software, commercial-off-the-shelf software (COTS), government furnished models, hardware, and user interfaces.

• Working closely with our internal and external customers to understand requirements.

• Reviewing design plans for developing and delivering modeling and analysis needs.

• Reviewing analysis plans and ensuring plans align with customer objectives.

• Reviewing task breakdowns and schedules for completing modeling and analysis activities.

• Managing budgets for modeling and analysis activities.

• Reviewing presentation material for technical reviews.

• Reviewing analysis results and presenting to leadership and customers.

• Ensuring all work products satisfy customer requirements.

What You Will Learn

• In this organization you will be exposed to a variety of mission systems under the supervision and guidance of subject matter experts. 

• You will learn how LVC concepts are applied across the Systems Engineering V-Model.  You will also see how modeling and simulation is applied across the analysis pyramid to best inform our programs.

Qualifications You Must Have

•  Typically requires a BS Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related STEM Degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant engineering work experience OR an advanced degree in STEM and 6 years of Engineering experience.

• Experience with compiled languages (e.g.:  C/C++) or Object-oriented programming design using OOP / OOD.

• Experience using scripting languages (e.g.:  Python or Perl) to automate tasks.

• Experience with computer network fundamentals, Experience working with Customer Requirements, Experience with technical writing and presenting technical information.

• 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

• Experience with configuration management tools (GIT, Subversion) and practices, Experience with IEEE 1278 DIS, IEEE 1516 HLA, and/or TENA.

• Experience with RADAR, Electro Optical (EO), and/or Infrared (IR) sensing systems, Comfortable working within an Agile Development Lifecycle.

• Experience in software or system modeling practices (e.g.:  UML, SysML, DoDAF), Experienced with tools and methods for visualizing analysis results, Experience in 3-Dimensional geometry and modern imaging/visualization principles, including: Understanding of modern shader-based OpenGL pipeline.

• Experience with scientific computing software (e.g.: MATLAB) to evaluate analysis data. Integrating 3rd party software libraries and APIs into software tools, Socket Programming, OS Fundamentals (Shared Mem, Multi-Threaded, etc.)

• Experience developing software in Windows and Linux Environments, Experience with integrating distributed Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) simulation components. Experience with simulation tools and visualization environments, including: SIMDIS, AFSIM, Simulink, STK, MaK Image Generation systems. Experience with gaming engines or related technologies, including: Unreal / Unity / Creator / 3D Studio Max, 3D terrain and object modeling.

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 Eligibility

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• 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 to this request:

• Onsite: Employees will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

• Location: McKinney TX

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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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