Principal Mission / Systems EngineerApplied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking a Principal Mission / Systems Engineer who strives for excellence and has 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 challenge our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST's work environment is passionate, highly collaborative and provides engineers with 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 the San Jose, CA location.What You Will Do:Collaborate with other experienced members in R&D on system development and deployments for the protection of our country.Generate briefings and present material to team members, customers, and AST Management as necessary.Be an integral part of a team that makes decisions and generates ideas that will push products above and beyond.May travel up to 25%Qualifications You Must Have:Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant prior experienceActive and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceMinimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in systems engineering including experience with design, development and testing of custom hardware and software systems of high complexityExperience interacting with development teams to resolve discrepancies and issuesExperience identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems in all phases of the system lifecycleExperience with systems integration, test execution, and test results documentationHands-on experience with Linux and/or Linux variantsExperience problem solving and debuggingExperience recognizing areas of improvement or customer needs and relaying them to senior staff as business development possibilitiesExperience working with customers, end users, hardware design teams, and software design teamsAbility to work weekends and nights periodically to support integration and testing effortsQualifications We Prefer:Experience formalizing, developing, and writing requirements, plans, and procedures based on customer discussions, briefings, interactions, and statements of workExperience developing system level designs, high level control and data interfacesExperience with bid and proposal activities related to system development.Experience with RF, fiber optics, and/or telecommunications standards and processing techniquesExperience with design, development, integration and test of complex communication systemsExperience developing high speed processing hardware or complex control softwareExperience developing training courses and training othersExperience with Linux scripting languages, such as Python or BashExperience in generating test scripts to automate integrationUnderstanding of telecommunications systems concepts and signal processing fundamentalsExisting TS/SCI with polygraph (within the last 24 months)What We OfferMedical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, Virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programRelocation Eligibility – EligibleAnd more!The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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.
Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.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.