RTX
aerospace and defense
Sr.SystemsEngineer-RFSignalProcessing
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“Sr. Systems Engineer - RF Signal Processing at RTX. Skills: RF Signal Processing, EO/IR Signal Processing, algorithm design, algorithm implementation, algorithm analysis, algorithm testing, algorithm optimization. design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and performance assessment of radio frequency (RF) or electro-optical / infrared (EO/IR) algorithms and models. use and modify simulations for the design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and performance assessment ”
What You'll Achieve.
extract and exploit sensor signals to be used for calibrating and denoising raw sensor detecting, acquiring, tracking, and classifying objects of and sensor fusion
Industry & Context.
solving the world’s most complex problems
U. S. citizenship is required, Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, Ability to obtain INTERIM U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, ability to obtain special program access after start, Onsite position, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), Signal processing experience in the EO/IR, RF, Sonar, or Acoustic domains, Experience with the C programming language, or Object-Oriented Programming experience with the C++, C#, or Java programming languages, Experience with algorithm design, implementation, analysis, testing, and optimization, Ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret U. S. government issued Security Clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start.
Nice to Have
Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Applied Math, Experience with missile systems applications supporting customer programs, Experience with version control tools such as Azure DevOps and Git, Practical experience in multiple EO/IR, RF, sonar, or acoustic algorithms such as edge detection, segmentation, image restoration, adaptive processing, beamforming, angle estimation, synthetic aperture processing, waveform design, tracking, feature extraction, or classification / recognition, Proficiency in using MATLAB or Python for analysis of data sets, communication skills, capable of presenting analysis to technical and non-technical audiences, Experience with hardware/software integration, Ability to interface with adjacent engineering disciplines such as Guidance, Navigation, and Software Systems or Hardware Engineering
What You'll Do.
and performance assessment of radio frequency (RF) or electro-optical / infrared (EO/IR) algorithms and models
use and modify simulations for the design
and performance assessment of signal processing algorithms and models
participate in engineering lab environments to test
and validate sensor models and signal processing algorithm performance in accordance with requirements
focus on integration of algorithms into hardware
collaborate in all development phases from program start-up to live-fire testing
support design reviews
and technical briefings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate in the design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and performance assessment of radio frequency (RF) or electro-optical / infrared (EO/IR) algorithms and models; collaborate in all development phases from program start-up to live-fire testing; supporting design reviews, peer reviews, and technical briefings to parties within and outside your own discipline; Ability to interface with adjacent engineering disciplines such as Guidance, Navigation, and Software Systems or Hardware Engineering
Communication Scope
capable of presenting analysis to technical and non-technical audiences
Process & Methodology
support development, execution, and completion of difficult and sometimes complex missile systems program objectives
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-18 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-AZ-TUCSON-849 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 849 (External Site) **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:** Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date 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. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Processing, Guidance and Controls (PG&C) Center within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities Discipline consists of Guidance, Navigation and Control; Signal Processing; and Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis disciplines for Effectors. The Signal Processing team is seeking **Sr. Systems Engineer – EO/IR or RF Signal Processing** engineers to join our PG&C Center in Tucson, AZ. As the **Sr. Systems Engineer – EO/IR or RF Signal Processing** , you will collaborate in the design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and performance assessment of radio
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