Lead Telemetry & Flight Termination Systems Engineer

RTX; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Telemetry (TM) and Flight Termination Systems (FTS) Engineer to lead system-level and circuit-level design activities, driving PCBA development from requirements through qualification. You will serve as REA for complex TM/FTS designs and mentor a growing team of engineers in a fast-paced defense-focused environment.

The role emphasizes analog/mixed-signal design, compliance with RCC/FCC/NSA standards, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust TM/FTS

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with electronics design at the system and/or subsystem level.
• Experience generating and/or utilizing electrical design specifications.
• Deep experience with analog and mixed-signal circuit design (FET/BJT circuits, op-amps, filters, A/D converters, level shifting, termination, comparators, load switches, etc.).
• Experience with analysis tools (MATLAB, MathCAD, Mathematica, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead system and circuit-level architecture design activities for TM and FTS subsystems.
• Serve as the Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for complex TM and FTS designs.
• Drive full lifecycle development of PCBA-level designs, from requirements definition through integration and qualification.
• Lead technical reviews, failure investigations, supplier engagements, and cross-functional task teams.
• Oversee or perform analog and mixed-signal circuit design, analysis, simulation, testing, and documentation.
• Independently generate the engineering artifacts required to demonstrate compliance with program, performance, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and shape team-level engineering best practices.

Skills

electronics design

analog/mixed-signal

system architecture

MATLAB/MathCAD

mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ECAD tools

PCB design

FPGA design

Job description

RTX is seeking a Principal Telemetry (TM) and Flight Termination Systems (FTS) Engineer to lead system-level and circuit-level design activities, driving PCBA development from requirements through qualification. You will serve as REA for complex TM/FTS designs and mentor a growing team of engineers in a fast-paced defense-focused environment.

The role emphasizes analog/mixed-signal design, compliance with RCC/FCC/NSA standards, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust TM/FTS