2026 Signal Processing Engineer II - Onsite

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Paid time off and holidays

Annual incentive compensation programs

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Signal Processing Systems Engineer II for its Tucson, AZ location. This role involves supporting the development of RF and EO/IR signal processing systems and includes hands-on troubleshooting in engineering labs.

A Master's degree in STEM is required along with some professional experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• 12 months or less of professional experience.
• Experience developing scripts and functions with MATLAB or Python.
• Experience with C or C++ programming languages.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, execution, and completion of program objectives.
• Troubleshoot and analyze RF or EO/IR models and algorithm performance.
• Drive performance through collaboration.
• Integrate algorithms into system hardware and software.
• Conduct trade studies and present results.
• Develop integration documentation and communicate results.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Use simulations for RF or EO/IR algorithms and models.
• Present findings to leadership and customers.

Skills

RF signal processing

EO/IR signal processing

MATLAB

Python

C/C++ programming

Version control tools

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

About the Role

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. The Systems Engineering and Test Center (SETC) organization is hiring a Signal Processing Systems Engineer II to join our Tucson, AZ location. This role is 100% on‑site at the Tucson campus.

Responsibilities

• Act as an entry‑level professional with theoretical knowledge of RF or EO/IR signal processing to support the development, execution, and completion of difficult and potentially complex program objectives.
• Troubleshoot and analyze by participating in engineering lab environments to test, verify, and validate RF or EO/IR models and signal processing algorithm performance in accordance with requirements.
• Drive performance through collaboration across functions to improve system performance and resolve issues.
• Integrate algorithms into tactical system hardware and software, evaluating their functionality and impact.
• Conduct trade studies and present decision analysis and resolution results to stakeholders.
• Develop integration documentation, execute plans, analyze data, verify requirements, and effectively communicate results to leadership and stakeholders.
• Work within a multi‑disciplinary team to achieve seamless integration and system functionality throughout all development phases from program start‑up to live‑fire testing.
• Use and modify simulations for the design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and performance assessment of RF or EO/IR algorithms and models.
• Present technical findings and solutions to leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• 12 months or less of professional experience (excluding internships).
• Experience developing scripts and functions with MATLAB or Python for evaluation of data sets.
• Experience with the C or C++ programming languages.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance prior to start date, with the ability to obtain special program access after start.
• U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed or currently taking at least two courses in Signal Processing / Image Processing such as Signals & Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Radar Signal Processing, etc.
• Minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA.
• Professional internships, capstone/senior project, or academic research that provides experience applying signal processing techniques to RF or EO/IR data and models.
• Experience with version control tools such as Azure DevOps and Git.
• Experience with performance analysis and presenting analytical and technical material.
• Experience working in an engineering lab, test facility, or in the field, supporting integration and/or verification.
• Experience with generating technical documentation, such as trade studies, test plans, procedures, or technical reports.
• Experience with evaluating systems using simulated environments.
• Effective communication and organization skills.

Benefits

• Relocation eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, and 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.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (depending on level and collective‑bargaining agreement).

Salary

Salary range: $68,900 – $131,100 per year.

EEO Statement

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. 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.