2026 Signal Processing Engineer I - Onsite

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-849 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 849 (External Site)

Date Posted: 2026-06-05

Country: United States of America

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.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Job Summary
Signal Processing Systems Engineer I to join the Systems Engineering and Test Center (SE&TC) organization in Tucson, AZ. Responsibilities include design, development, prototyping, integration, test, and performance assessment of radar frequency (RF) or electro‑optical/infrared (EO/IR) algorithms and models.

What You Will Do

Act as an entry‑level professional with theoretical knowledge of RF or EO/IR signal processing to support development, execution, and completion of complex program objectives.

Troubleshoot and analyze by testing, verifying, and validating RF or EO/IR models and signal‑processing algorithm performance in lab environments in accordance with requirements.

Drive performance improvements by collaborating across functions to resolve system issues.

Integrate algorithms into tactical system hardware and software, evaluating functionality and impact.

Conduct trade studies and present results to stakeholders.

Develop integration documentation, execute plans, analyze data, verify requirements, and communicate results to leadership and stakeholders.

Work within a multi‑disciplinary team to achieve seamless integration and system functionality through all development phases from program start‑up to live‑fire testing.

Use and modify simulations for the design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and performance assessment of RF or EO/IR algorithms and models.

Present technical findings and solutions to leadership and customers.

Qualifications You Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

12 months or less of professional experience (excluding internships)

Experience developing scripts and functions with MATLAB or Python for evaluation of data sets

Experience with the C++ programming language

Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date, with the ability to obtain special program access after start

Qualifications We Prefer

Completed or currently taking at least one course in Signal Processing / Image Processing (e.g., Signals & Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Radar Signal Processing, etc.)

Minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA

Professional internships, capstone/senior project, or academic research applying signal‑processing techniques to RF or EO/IR data and models

Experience with version control tools such as Azure DevOps and Git

Experience with performance analysis and presenting analytical and technical material

Experience working in an engineering lab, test facility, or in the field, supporting integration and/or verification

Experience generating technical documentation, such as trade studies, test plans, procedures, or technical reports

Experience evaluating systems using simulated environments

Effective communication and organization 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 trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Relocation eligible

Salary range for this role is 57,200 USD – 108,800 USD.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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 depend on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual incentive compensation programs based on level and collective‑bargaining agreement coverage.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the posting date, though this may vary based on business needs.

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. RTX provides affirmative action 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.

Open to U.S.-based candidates; pay structure and benefits will adjust for U.S. territories.

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