Principal GEM-T Forebody Digital Receiver Projects Lead

GEM-T Forebody Digital IF Receiver Projects Lead

Location:

Tewksbury/Andover, MA. Role Type:
Onsite, 1st shift, 100% onsite. Salary Range: $107,500 per year – $204,500 per year. Security Clearance: U.S. citizenship required;
DoD Secret clearance required (must be obtained and maintained after day1).

• Lead and manage projects for GEM‑T forebody digital IF receiver systems, including technology refresh initiatives, obsolescence resolutions, and performance enhancements.
• Define project goals, technical requirements, and deliverables in collaboration with the GEM‑T Forebody Digital IF Receiver Lead and program leadership.
• Support production sustainment by integrating updated components, designs, and technologies into established systems with minimal disruption.
• Perform hands‑on contributions to the design, analysis, and testing of digital IF receiver systems, particularly within the GEM‑T missile forebody.
• Analyze technical risks and challenges, developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution.
• Work closely with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and quality assurance to align project deliverables with RTX standards and program objectives.
• Prepare and present technical documentation, progress reports, and updates to internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource allocations, and plans to meet program milestones.
• Seek mentorship and professional development opportunities to prepare for future leadership roles within the GEM‑T program and broader organization.

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Minimum of 5 years experience with digital IF receiver systems, RF systems, or related aerospace/defense technologies.
• Experience with digital signal processing, RF systems, and intermediate‑frequency receiver architectures.
• Experience managing or contributing to technology refresh or sustainment projects.
• Experience with manufacturing and production processes for high‑reliability systems.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance.

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience with digital IF receiver systems in missile or aerospace applications.
• Proficiency in engineering tools for RF and digital system design and analysis (MATLAB, Simulink, HFSS, or similar).
• Familiarity with MIL‑STD specifications, DoD requirements, and ITAR compliance.
• Knowledge of FPGA‑based digital signal processing and high‑speed data acquisition systems.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated interest in pursuing future leadership opportunities.

• Competitive salary ($107,500–$204,500) commensurate with experience.
• Relocation assistance possible for eligible candidates.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts.
• Optional annual incentive compensation programs (subject to business and collective‑bargaining agreements).
• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave.
• Employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, and other development resources.

This position requires a security clearance. Clearance adjudication is handled by DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSACAS), an agency of the Department of Defense. For more information on security clearances, see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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, veteran status, or any other 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.