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Guidance, Navigation & Control Summer 2019 Internship

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Guidance, Navigation & Control Summer 2019 Internship

Tucson, AZ
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Guidance, Navigation and Control Center (GNC) is responsible for all requirements, trade studies, algorithm designs and performance analyses required to develop RMS products that navigate and guide successfully. The Center's scope includes aerodynamic analysis, wind tunnel testing and model development: flight control system design and analysis; servo and control actuation system design and analysis; strap down and GPS aided navigation system design and analysis; target state estimation, midcourse and terminal guidance design optimization as well as system performance analysis.

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    This is a summer internship beginning in the summer of 2019 Must be a Junior level standing or higher.

    Intern position conducting missile guidance, embedded software, and missile performance analysis. Missile guidance tasks include guidance law development, state estimation, sensor fusion, trajectory shaping and miss distance performance optimization. Embedded software includes real-time GNC algorithm development for missile system products. Missile performance analysis includes model development, system optimization and Monte Carlo assessments with expected system disturbances.

    U.S. CITIZENSHIP STATUS IS REQUIRED AS THIS POSITION NEEDS AN ACTIVE U.S. SECURITY CLEARANCE AS OF DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT.

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  • Qualifications

    REQUIRED SKILLS:

    • Strong academic and analytical background with course work including a combination of digital and modern control systems, dynamics, Kalman filter design, or signal processing.
    • Computer skills include Matlab, C, C++, scripting (Python, Perl, or Java Script), Object Oriented design, and familiarity with UNIX and LINUX operating systems as well as Microsoft products.
    • U.S. Citizenship is required.

    DESIRED SKILLS:

    • Class projects, professional internships, or academic research demonstrating the ability to apply technical course work or computer skills.
    • Projects or experience programming and employing microcontrollers for robotics or UAV applications.
    • Effective communication and organization skills.

    REQUIRED EDUCATION (INCLUDING MAJOR):

    • Pursuing a BS or MS degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from an ABET accredited institution in one of the following: Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or System Engineer.

    This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. Security clearance factors include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the US, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and drug involvement. Employment is contingent on other factors, including, but not limited to, background checks and drug screens. Interested job seekers must apply online at www.raytheon.com/campus to determine if they meet qualifications for specific positions and other employment requirements.

    Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

  • Industry
    Defense and Space
  • About Us

    Raytheon Company is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. Founded in 1922, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, capabilities in C5I (command, control, communications, computing, cyber and intelligence), sensing, effects and mission support services.