Systems Engineer II - Signal Processing

Job Summary

Position:
Systems Engineer II – Signal Processing at the Processing, Guidance and Controls (PG&C) Center within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities Discipline. This onsite role is located in Tucson, AZ.

As a Systems Engineer II – Signal Processing, you will collaborate in the design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and performance assessment of radio frequency (RF) or electro‑optical / infrared (EO/IR) algorithms and models used across products and new initiatives. The role supports missile system programs and involves simulation, validation, hardware integration, and technical briefings.

U.S. citizenship required. Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance required prior to start. Must be able to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret clearance with the ability to obtain special program access after start.

• Act as an established professional with advanced knowledge of signal processing to support development, execution, and completion of missile systems program objectives.
• Use and modify simulations for design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and performance assessment of signal processing algorithms and models.
• Participate in engineering lab environments to test, verify, and validate sensor models and algorithm performance per requirements.
• Focus on algorithm integration into hardware and collaborate in all development phases from program start‑up to live‑fire testing, supporting design reviews, peer reviews, and technical briefings.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of relevant prior experience.
• Experience with the C programming language, or object‑oriented programming experience with C++, C#, or Java.
• Experience with algorithm design, implementation, analysis, testing, or optimization.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance prior to start.

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Applied Math.
• Experience with missile systems applications supporting customer programs.
• Signal processing experience in RF, EO/IR, sonar, or acoustic domains.
• Experience with version control tools such as Azure Dev Ops and Git.
• Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for data analysis.
• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting analysis to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience with hardware/software integration.
• Ability to interface with disciplines such as Guidance, Navigation and Control;
  Software Engineering;
  Systems Engineering; or Hardware Engineering.

$68,900 - $131,100 USD.

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. Additional annual incentive compensation programs may apply based on level and collective‑bargaining agreement.

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.