DSP Software Engineer (On-Site)

Prattwhitney; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a DSP Software Engineer in State College, PA to design and implement signal processing capabilities for RF and wireless systems. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-performance, real-time applications in a Linux environment using Python, C++, PyQt, and X-Midas tools.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience, a TS/SCI clearance, and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field; minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience programming in Python and C++.
• Experience developing in Linux environments.
• Experience with DSP and RF communication systems.
• Experience with object-oriented design and development.
• Experience GUI development with PyQt/Qt.
• Experience with multi-threaded applications.
• Experience with MySQL databases.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and implementation of new signal processing capabilities.
• Design and develop software solutions that support RF signal processing and wireless communications systems.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create high-performance real-time applications.
• Develop software for RF signal processing and wireless protocols.
• Develop and optimize real-time signal processing applications using Python and C++ on Linux.
• Build and enhance X-Midas applications, primitives, macros, and data processing tools.
• Create intuitive GUI tools using PyQt for engineering and data analysis.
• Develop multi-threaded applications for high-throughput data processing.
• Interface software with MySQL databases and automate processing toolsets.

Skills

Python

C++

Linux

DSP

RF communication

PyQt

Multithreading

MySQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

X-Midas

MySQL

Qt

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-PA-STATE COLLEGE-5A ~ 302 Science Park Rd ~ BLDG 5A 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: TS/SCI - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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. 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. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to the design and implementation of new signal processing capabilities.
• Join our team as a DSP Software Engineer, where you will play a key role in designing and developing software solutions that support advanced RF signal processing and wireless communication systems.
• You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to create high-performance, real-time applications that drive mission-critical operations.
• Your contributions will directly impact the development of innovative technologies in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Design, develop, and maintain software applications for RF signal processing and wireless communication protocols.
• Develop real-time signal processing applications using Python and C++ within Linux environments.
• Build and enhance X-Midas applications, primitives, macros, and data processing tools.
• Create intuitive graphical user interfaces using PyQt for engineering and data analysis applications.
• Develop and optimize multi-threaded applications for high-throughput data processing.
• Implement and improve signal detection, filtering, and frequency tuning capabilities.
• Design software to interface with relational databases, including MySQL.
• Automate signal processing toolsets within high-performance computing infrastructures.
• Support testing, troubleshooting, and validation of hardware/software systems.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience in programming with Python and C++.
• Experience developing software in Linux environments.
• Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and RF communication systems.
• Experience with object-oriented software design and development.
• Experience developing graphical user interfaces using PyQt or Qt.
• Experience with multi-threaded application development.
• Experience working with databases such as MySQL.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

We Prefer

• Experience with X-Midas development.
• Experience developing real-time data processing applications.
• Familiarity with encryption/decryption technologies.
• Experience optimizing software performance.
• Experience with TensorFlow or other machine learning applications.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Nomad, or other process orchestration architectures.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The 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.

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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.