Sr. Systems Engineer - RF Signal and Sensor Modeling Engineer

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Tucson, AZ, USA

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.

Raytheon engineers develop the next generation of defense technologies that support our military and protect our nation and allies. We are the world’s leader in developing cutting‑edge defense technologies through simulation-driven virtual environments. Our software products empower the next generation of innovative weapons systems and advanced AI/ML solutions.

• Champion novel solutions for advanced modeling techniques.
• Develop new C++ models in an extensible and maintainable fashion.
• Deploy Radio Frequency (RF) phenomenology and advanced physics concepts in software implementation.
• Enable customer success through adoption and utilization of modeling solutions.
• Work efficiently inside an established software product across programming languages and technical environments.
• Research and develop novel RF modeling solutions.
• Coordinate with multiple development teams to prioritize and solve complex software and physics problems.
• Mentor and share RF expertise with the team.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree.
• Minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience applying object‑oriented software design and programming in C or C++.
• Experience using Python or MATLAB for evaluation of data sets.
• Experience with UNIX / Linux, Apple OS, or Windows DOS command line.
• Experience in radar processing, imaging RF systems, energy transport, radar physics, signal processing, and/or discrimination algorithms.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret U.S. government–issued Security Clearance prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Experience with OpenGL, CUDA, or other GPU‑accelerated languages/architectures and Scene Generation/Sensor Modeling technologies.
• Experience with electronic warfare modeling, developing signal processing algorithms for missile applications, signal & image processing, digital communications, or estimation theory, or AI/ML and training techniques.
• Experience with real‑time programming, software change management tools and processes, using and augmenting build systems (Make / CMake), and working with large production software environments.
• Experience interfacing with adjacent engineering disciplines (Signal Processing, Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering).
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related STEM degree.

• 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.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to eligibility).
• Relocation assistance available for this position.

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.