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The PCAS department is seeking an embedded software/firmware engineer to support development of a range of high-performance actuation systems, such as aerodynamic steering, thrust vectoring, attitude and divert maneuvering, pointing, and stabilization of missile systems & subsystems.
This is an onsite role:
Tucson, AZ or Huntsville, AL or Portsmouth, RI
What You Will Do
You will help specify, design, verify, and integrate motor control embedded firmware for current and future precision control actuation systems.
You will implement digital control algorithms in C/C++ in conjunction with the Controls and Algorithms team.
Day-to-day the candidate will be expected to apply sound engineering practices to address technical problems while collaborating with a team including electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, control systems engineering, test engineering, systems safety engineering, and others.
What You Will Learn
Hands-on opportunity with firmware integration and verification testing in a laboratory environment is plentiful, thus enabling firsthand knowledge of system function and performance.
The position will rely on fundamental understanding of C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and working with electrical and mechanical hardware.
Qualifications You Must Have
Requires a University Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree and minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience.
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Systems engineering design and/or development or experience working in a disciplined, controlled manner, fully documenting work; extensively commenting code, test benches and test software.
Experience with C/C++ development on embedded hardware platforms or similar.
Experience with model development and/or data analysis in MATLAB/Simulink
Qualifications We Value
Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Computer Science
Experience developing firmware or software for safety significant environments including requirements development and traceability, design decomposition and documentation, static code analysis, design to safety critical coding standards such as MISRA-C, test case development, code coverage including modified decision/code coverage (MC/DC), code coverage analysis and formal qualification testing.
A working understanding of configurable logic (FPGA firmware) and VHDL.
Experience working with and integrating hardware.
Basic understanding of field-oriented control techniques and experience with various PWM schemes such as space vector modulation.
Knowledge of actuation communication busses; UART, SPI, and I2C protocols; electromechanical actuators (using gears, ballscrews, leadscrews etc); position sensors; electronic controllers and power amplifiers; test equipment
Basic understanding of modeling and controls of electric motors and solid background in PMSM motor fundamentals
Digital and analog signal electronics design, development and verification.
Use of software/firmware configuration management tools such as GIT, Subversion or similar tools
Ability to work hands-on in teams and to articulate, in both oral and written form, to technical, non-technical and management audiences
Motivation to continue developing and learning on-the-job 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: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Relocation Eligibility
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RTX is a global aerospace and defense company that develops advanced technologies and systems for commercial, military, and government customers through its three business units: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
