RTX
aerospace and defense
SeniorSignalProcessing/ControlsEngineer
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“Senior Signal Processing/Controls Engineer at RTX. Skills: Signal Processing, Control Systems, Physics, Physical Systems, Dynamics. Develop structural dynamic and acoustic models and related signal processing schemes.. Performing data analysis, including spectral processing and transfer function analysis, as well as data-driven simulations.”
Industry & Context.
solve problems that are both technically challenging and have a real operational impact.
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: DoD Clearance: Secret, Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1, This position may require some amount of overnight travel to support limited off-site testing.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active and transferable secret U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date., Demonstrable knowledge in physics and physical systems, dynamics, control theory, and signal processing., Experience developing signal processing algorithms and implementing physics-based models in MATLAB/Simulink., Hands-on experience with experimental equipment to collect and analyze data sets.
Nice to Have
Experience in developing and validating models for use in simulation of physical systems., Programming experience in Python, C, C++., Familiarity with laboratory equipment (sensors, actuators, analyzers, data acquisition, real-time platforms).
What You'll Do.
Develop structural dynamic and acoustic models and related signal processing schemes.
Performing data analysis
including spectral processing and transfer function analysis
as well as data-driven simulations.
Develop control systems and architectures to affect performance of physical systems.
Support real time implementation and evaluation of your designs in realistic mission scenarios.
Develop sophisticated detection and classification algorithms against state-of-the-art threats.
Develop prototype proof-of-concept systems to address our client’s most challenging problems.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Plan/direct/coordinate tasks or small projects involving multiple individuals.
Communication Scope
making effective presentations to our customers
Process & Methodology
Plan/direct/coordinate tasks or small projects involving multiple individuals.
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-12 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-MA-CAMBRIDGE-BBN01 ~ 10 & 50 Moulton St ~ MOULTON B2 **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:** DoD Clearance: Secret **Security Clearance Status:** Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 At RTX, the world 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. RTX BBN Technologies is one of RTX’s premier research and development centers providing advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. Our diverse research portfolio combines the best technologies to deliver innovative, custom solutions with real-world benefit. We are seeking an experienced engineer with research interests in signal processing, sensing, and control systems design / implementation to join our Physical Sciences and Systems group in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Our world-class team works with a broad range of Government agencies to solve problems that are both technically challenging and have a real operational impact. _**What You Will Do:**_ * Develop structural dynamic and acoustic models and related signal processing schemes. * Performing data analysis, including spectral processing and transfer function analysis, as well as data-driven simulations * Develop con
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