Principal Systems Engineer

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-UT-WEST VALLEY CITY-338 ~ 1127 & 1128 w 2400 S ~ BLDG 338 Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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 Security Clearance Type:
Top Secret - Current Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Raytheon Company managed by Collins Aerospace At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can.

Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer who strives for excellence and have a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high‑capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place.

AST’s work environment is passionate, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation, and work‑life balance. This is an ONSITE position at our Salt Lake City, UT location.

Lead and consult on various products and programs, provide systems engineering on both new and existing products, and develop and propose new concepts and solutions to our customers. Be hands‑on and work closely with our customers, senior management, program managers, and cross discipline technical staff to thoroughly understand customer objectives and then to develop solutions. Work on or lead Research and Development projects that extend into advanced technology exploration.

Engage in engineering functions such as concept development, engineering design, integration and evaluation, and operations and maintenance of various systems or systems of systems. Have extensive early and continuing interaction with customers to define solutions, project scope and then act as a liaison for the customer within the company.

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience 8 years of practical experience in Systems Engineering including experience with design, development and testing of custom hardware and software systems of high complexity Extensive Systems Engineering experience in RF and/or antenna systems development Experience with high capacity/performance RF signal tracking systems, multi‑antenna systems Experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems in all phases of the system lifecycle Experience with systems…