Principal Systems Engineer - Signal and Sensor Modeling Engineer

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer specializing in Signal and Sensor Modeling. The role requires the championing of novel solutions and development of C++ models while working within an established software product.

Eligible candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 8 years experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $107,500 to $204,500, alongside comprehensive benefits including relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related STEM field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion novel solutions for advanced modeling techniques.
• Develop new C++ models in an extensible and maintainable fashion.
• Deploy EO or RF phenomenology and advanced physics principles.
• Coordinate with multiple development teams to prioritize and solve complex problems.

Skills

C++

MATLAB

Python

Object-oriented software design

UNIX/Linux

Electro-optics

Radar processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics or related STEM field

Tools

OpenGL

CUDA

Job description

Position

Principal Systems Engineer – Signal and Sensor Modeling Engineer

Location: Tucson, AZ

Employment Type: Onsite, U.S. citizenship and active security clearance required.

What You Will Do

• Champion novel solutions for advanced modeling techniques.
• Develop new C++ models in an extensible and maintainable fashion.
• Deploy EO or RF phenomenology and advanced physics principles in a software implementation.
• Enable customers’ success by adoption and utilization of modeling solutions.
• Work efficiently inside an established software product, across programming languages and build environments.
• Research and develop novel EO or RF modeling solutions.
• Coordinate with multiple development teams to prioritize and solve complex software and physics problems.
• Mentor and share EO or RF expertise with your team.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics or related STEM field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience applying object‑oriented software design in C++, C, MATLAB or Python for data evaluation.
• Command of UNIX/Linux or Apple OS or Windows DOS command line.
• Knowledge in electro‑optics or radar processing, Imaging EO/IR/RF systems, energy transport, radar physics, signal processing and/or discrimination algorithms.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or related STEM field.
• Experience with OpenGL, CUDA, or GPU‑accelerated languages and scene generation / sensor modeling technologies.
• Experience in electronic warfare modeling and developing signal processing algorithms for missile applications, signal & image processing, digital communications, estimation theory or AI/ML.
• Experience with real‑time programming, build systems (Make/CMake) and large production software environments.
• Experience interfacing with adjacent engineering disciplines (Signal Processing, Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering).

Compensation

Salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD.

Benefits

Relocation assistance available. Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Additional incentive compensation may be available.

Security Clearance

U.S. citizenship and an Interim Secret clearance required prior to start date. Ability to obtain special program access after start.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.