Principal Systems Engineer - RF Signal and Sensor Modeling Engineer

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020

United States of America

Onsite

Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. DoD Clearance:
Secret. Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

We’re looking for a Principal Systems Engineer – RF Signal and Sensor Modeling Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and collaborating in a dynamic team. In this onsite role in Tucson, AZ, you will develop advanced, physics‑based modeling solutions in the DoD Space, deploy RF technologies, and collaborate across teams.

• You will champion novel solutions for advanced modeling techniques
• You will develop new C++ models in an extensible and maintainable fashion
• You will deploy Radio Frequency (RF) phenomenology and advanced physics concepts in software implementation
• You will enable our customer’s success through adoption and utilization of modeling solutions
• You will work efficiently inside an established software product, across programming languages, and technical environments
• You will research and develop novel RF modeling solutions
• You will coordinate with multiple development teams to prioritize and solve complex software and physics problems
• You will mentor and share RF expertise with your team

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant prior 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 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

• 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 field

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
  Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position

• Salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD, representative of all experience levels
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and other benefits specific to the business unit
• Eligibility for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and collective‑bargaining agreement status
• 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.