Control Systems & Signal Processing Engineer II

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

For over 70 years, scientists and engineers in diverse disciplines at RTX BBN Technologies have collaborated to solve real-world problems through research, exploration, development and prototyping. We challenge the status quo, pioneer new technologies, and create transformative solutions.

We are seeking a Control Systems and Signal Processing Engineer to join our Physical Sciences & Systems business unit located a stone’s throw from seaside Newport, Rhode Island. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to developing and evaluating signal processing and control algorithms in MATLAB, prototyping new capabilities and evaluating performance in simulation, analyzing data from real systems, and supporting evaluation and test both in-lab and in the field.

The ideal candidate enjoys a multi‑disciplinary role and is comfortable adapting to and identifying new technologies as needed. Relocation package and sign on bonus are available for qualified candidates.

• Develop and implement control systems, signal processing, and physical system representations primarily in MATLAB and SIMULINK
• Participate in research and development in technical areas including supporting proposal and program planning efforts
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team testing your contributions and analyzing performance
• Integrate components you develop into a larger system in preparation for real world testing and deployment
• Participate in system testing (on-site and at our customer’s sites), associated data analysis, and reporting
• Support the authoring of technical reports
• Make a difference to our national defense

Involvement in the technical components of solving our customer’s most complex problems. Work with world class researchers and engineers who embrace innovation and challenge the status quo. Experience in a highly visible software development team, exposure to the DoD acquisition process, and opportunity to learn new technologies and gain new embedded development experiences.

Experience supporting real‑world testing of the products you developed. Experience developing new business and interacting with customers.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or relevant discipline; plus 2 years of experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Algorithm development experience (MATLAB or Python preferred).
• Physical system modeling experience (SIMULINK preferred).
• Experience with signal processing in applications, and data processing and analysis.
• Time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Position may require some (5-10%) amount of overnight travel to support field testing and customer interaction at other CONUS locations.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• 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.
• Security Clearance Type:
  DoD Clearance:
  Secret Security Clearance Status:
  Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.