Sr. Systems Engineer - Missile Systems Radar Signal Processing

Sr. Systems Engineer - Missile Systems Radar Signal Processing

Date Posted:

Location:

Tucson, AZ (Onsite)

Country:
United States

Company:
Raytheon

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.

We are looking for a seasoned Sr. Systems Engineer to join our Signal Processing team within the Processing, Guidance and Controls Center (PG&C) of the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Discipline.

• Collaboration in the design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and performance assessment of radar algorithms and models.
• Use and modify simulations for developing and validating radar models and signal processing algorithm performance.
• Participate in engineering laboratory environments to test, verify, and validate radar models and algorithms in accordance with requirements.
• Focus on integration of algorithms into hardware while supporting all development phases from program start‑up through live‑fire testing, including design reviews, peer reviews, and technical briefings.
• Share knowledge and mentor others.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and five years of prior relevant experience.
• Radar signal processing experience on missile system applications supporting customer programs.
• Proficiency in the C++ programming language and object‑oriented software design.
• Experience with algorithm design, implementation, analysis, testing, and optimization.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government‑issued Security Clearance is required prior to start date.

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Experience with version control tools such as Azure Dev Ops and Git.
• Practical experience with adaptive processing, angle estimation techniques, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), radar applications of machine learning, waveform design, or tracking algorithms.
• Proficiency in using MATLAB or Python for data set evaluation.
• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting analysis to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and interfacing with adjacent engineering disciplines (Guidance, Navigation & Control, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering).

• Values-driven culture with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Relocation assistance is available for this position.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD – 164,000 USD.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, 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 are dependent on the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.

-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.