Senior Systems EngineerThe Electronic Warfare and Airborne Sensors department within the Space and Air Sensors; Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) organization has an immediate opening for a Senior Systems Engineer to support the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge Electronic Warfare (EW) technology for a suite of products across multiple programs. This position supports a variety of activities including but not limited to architecture development, requirements management, and development oversight for signal processing systems and software defined RF systems (radar, communications, and/or EW). This is an onsite position located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.What You Will DoAnalyze, develop, and implement engineering solutions for complex systems operating under moderate technical uncertaintyAssess the customer's architectural needs and desired capabilities and participate in requirements decomposition to ensure appropriate allocation of technical architecture elementsCreate innovative solutions to complex technical challenges in signal processing designDesign, modify, and/or test existing electronic warfare signal?processing and control algorithms, along with the associated system softwareDevelop and execute test plans, including test simulations and lab tests to verify system capabilityEvaluate and assess functional performance of developmental RF systems, including signal processing subsystems, software, and/or firmware/control algorithmsSupport bid and proposal efforts by providing accurate labor estimations and material cost estimationsMaintain organized workflows, documentation, and processes to support team operationsPrepare and deliver technical presentations, design reviews, and test result briefings to internal teams and external stakeholdersQualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant systems engineering experienceRF system design, digital and analog signal processing, waveform and modulation analysis, and algorithm development, implementation, and testing.Knowledge defining system architectures, including requirements derivation, allocation, traceability, and configuration management.Experience with developing system models, simulations, and analytical tools to evaluate, predict, and optimize system performance.Ability to support occasional business travel (20% or less).Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S.
citizens are eligible for a security clearanceQualifications We PreferFamiliarity with development, implementation, and test of RF jamming algorithmsMATLAB, Python, C++, PathWave ADS, AMD Vivado, and/or PathWave EMPro for simulation and design of RF systemsRF receiver/exciter product design, development, and/or test experience in electronic warfare systemsEmbedded systems and embedded programmingExperience implementing digital signal processing solutions on embedded processors and digital hardwareModel Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools (e.g. Cameo or similar)Knowledge of DOORS for requirements managementWhat We OfferOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and InnovationRelocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is availableThe salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.