Principal Systems Engineer - RF Signal Processing
Raytheon, Tucson, AZ, United States
Principal Systems Engineer - RF Signal Processing
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 Processing, Guidance and Controls (PG&C) Center within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities Discipline consists of Guidance, Navigation and Control; Signal Processing; and Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis disciplines for Effectors. The Signal Processing team is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer – RF Signal Processing to join our PG&C Center in Tucson, AZ.
What You Will Do
Act with advanced to expert knowledge of signal processing to support budget, schedule, development, execution, and completion of challenging missile systems program objectives.
Use and modify simulations for the design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and performance assessment of signal processing algorithms and models.
Participate in engineering lab environments to test, verify, and validate sensor models and signal processing algorithm performance in accordance with requirements.
Focus on integration of algorithms into hardware and collaborate in all development phases from program start‑up to live‑fire testing, providing signal processing knowledge to resolve numerous and often undefined problems and issues in design reviews, peer reviews, and technical briefings to parties within and outside your own discipline.
Share your knowledge and mentor multiple team members.
Qualifications You Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
Experience in RF domain signal processing.
Experience with the C programming language, or Object‑Oriented Programming experience with C++, C#, or Java.
Experience with algorithm design, implementation, analysis, testing, and optimization.
Ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret U.S. government‑issued Security Clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required.
Qualifications We Prefer
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Applied Math.
Experience with missile systems applications supporting customer programs.
Experience with version control tools such as Azure DevOps and Git.
Subject matter expertise in multiple RF algorithms such as adaptive processing, beamforming, angle estimation, synthetic aperture radar, waveform design, tracking, feature extraction, or classification/recognition.
Proficiency in using MATLAB or Python for analysis of data sets.
Strong communication skills, capable of presenting analysis to technical and non‑technical audiences and advocating for best solutions and strategy.
Experience with hardware/software integration.
Experience managing or leading others in a technical and/or functional capacity within an engineering environment.
Ability to interface with adjacent engineering disciplines such as Guidance, Navigation, and Control; Software Engineering; Systems Engineering; or Hardware Engineering.
What We Offer
Values-driven culture focused on Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Relocation assistance available for this position.
Competitive salary range of $107,500 – $204,500 USD.
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, and other benefits as applicable.
Potential for annual incentive compensation programs based on level and business agreement.
Opportunity to work on advanced missile systems and cutting‑edge technologies.
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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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 Processing, Guidance and Controls (PG&C) Center within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities Discipline consists of Guidance, Navigation and Control; Signal Processing; and Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis disciplines for Effectors. The Signal Processing team is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer – RF Signal Processing to join our PG&C Center in Tucson, AZ.
What You Will Do
Act with advanced to expert knowledge of signal processing to support budget, schedule, development, execution, and completion of challenging missile systems program objectives.
Use and modify simulations for the design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and performance assessment of signal processing algorithms and models.
Participate in engineering lab environments to test, verify, and validate sensor models and signal processing algorithm performance in accordance with requirements.
Focus on integration of algorithms into hardware and collaborate in all development phases from program start‑up to live‑fire testing, providing signal processing knowledge to resolve numerous and often undefined problems and issues in design reviews, peer reviews, and technical briefings to parties within and outside your own discipline.
Share your knowledge and mentor multiple team members.
Qualifications You Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
Experience in RF domain signal processing.
Experience with the C programming language, or Object‑Oriented Programming experience with C++, C#, or Java.
Experience with algorithm design, implementation, analysis, testing, and optimization.
Ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret U.S. government‑issued Security Clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required.
Qualifications We Prefer
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Applied Math.
Experience with missile systems applications supporting customer programs.
Experience with version control tools such as Azure DevOps and Git.
Subject matter expertise in multiple RF algorithms such as adaptive processing, beamforming, angle estimation, synthetic aperture radar, waveform design, tracking, feature extraction, or classification/recognition.
Proficiency in using MATLAB or Python for analysis of data sets.
Strong communication skills, capable of presenting analysis to technical and non‑technical audiences and advocating for best solutions and strategy.
Experience with hardware/software integration.
Experience managing or leading others in a technical and/or functional capacity within an engineering environment.
Ability to interface with adjacent engineering disciplines such as Guidance, Navigation, and Control; Software Engineering; Systems Engineering; or Hardware Engineering.
What We Offer
Values-driven culture focused on Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Relocation assistance available for this position.
Competitive salary range of $107,500 – $204,500 USD.
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, and other benefits as applicable.
Potential for annual incentive compensation programs based on level and business agreement.
Opportunity to work on advanced missile systems and cutting‑edge technologies.
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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