Raytheon
Aerospace
PrincipalNavigation/IMUEngineer
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“Principal Navigation/IMU Engineer at Raytheon. Skills: Navigation/IMU Engineer, IMU selection, IMU testing, IMU performance analysis, guidance and navigation system integration. supporting programs with IMU selection. testing of IMUs”
Industry & Context.
Ability to “fault-tree out an issue to focus/prioritize activities and resources
Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, U. S. citizenship is required, Ability to obtain INTERIM U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, Onsite, may include labs, field work, or a combination, Assignments may require some travel, including foreign travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, Experience with Electrical Engineering fundamentals, subsystems and systems engineering, Experience taking requirements and selecting the appropriate IMU for use in products, Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, U. S. citizenship is required, Ability to obtain INTERIM U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
Nice to Have
Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience, Ph.D. may substitute for 4 years of experience, Background in how IMUs, GPSs, Guidance and Navigation computers and seekers and sensors are put together in a system to guide a missile to a target, Experience in systems engineering and architecture, Desire to grow into a guidance section architect, Experience with Fiber Optic gyros, Ring Laser Gyros and MEMs gyros, Experience with mechanical and solid state accelerometers, Experience working with missiles or similar systems, Ability to drive suppliers in meeting commitments, Knowledge of DOD Hardware development process (knowledge of design gates), Practical experience in all phases of the product
What You'll Do.
supporting programs with IMU selection
analysis of IMU performance
interface with IMU suppliers
developing and documenting IMU requirements
test peer reviews of designs
presentations to peers
root-cause failure investigations
work broad assignments independently within a program Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment
select the appropriate IMU for use in products
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate; team with engineers; work within a multi-disciplined team; work within a program Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment; work within a multi-disciplined team
Communication Scope
effectively communicate, written and orally; provide status of issues, progress and accomplishments to leadership and customers; presentations to peers, management, and government
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-11 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-AZ-TUCSON-802 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 802 **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: ** 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 **Security Clearance Type:** DoD Clearance: Secret **Security Clearance Status:** Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date 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 Advanced Effector Guidance Systems (AEGS) Department develops guidance section electronics architectures for development programs, supports subsystem analyses, integration and test, provides program leadership as well as GPS/IMU support. We partner with several Electrical Engineering Departments that provide the detailed designs of our electrical products. We are seeking entry-level candidates willing to collaborate, innovate, and team with our engineers to generate and utilize today’s cutting-edge technology to develop electrical subsystems. The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems (AEGS) Department is searching for a Senior Navigation/IMU Engineer with which will work with the experienced Navigation/IMU engineers in support of selecting IMUs and integration into navigation subsystems. The Navigation/IMU Engineer shall be able to understand the fundamentals of how IMUs work, how they are tested and be able to analyze IMU performance data. The engineer shall have a basi
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