Senior Electrical Engineer - Signal Processing (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Sudbury (MA); Hybrid; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work weeks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in avionics, located in Marlborough, MA. The position offers a hybrid work model and involves performing simulations for system performance, collaborating with multiple engineering disciplines, and implementing software-based changes.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related STEM field and relevant experience in radar systems and signal processing. Comprehensive benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3 years.
• Experience with Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA).
• Prior work experience in lab environments.

Responsibilities

• Work onsite at the Marlborough facility.
• Perform simulation and analysis for system performance.
• Provide design proposals for system enhancement.

Skills

Simulation and analysis using MATLAB

Python programming

C++ programming

Signal processing

Machine learning techniques

Linux environment

Configuration management tools (Git, Bitbucket)

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Avionics

Location: Marlborough, MA - USA

Job Type: Hybrid

Security Clearance: None / Not Required

Responsibilities

• Work onsite at the Marlborough facility.
• Perform simulation and analysis using MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for system performance in areas such as target detection, estimation, clutter suppression, Doppler sensing, and resource optimization.
• Operate several radar systems located primarily in MA and throughout the United States.
• Provide innovative design proposals for system enhancement, algorithm development, and optimization to support key performance parameters.
• Implement software‑based system changes (when applicable) to fulfill customer needs.
• Collaborate in an agile development environment with multiple engineering disciplines within RTX, suppliers, and customers to develop and deliver system enhancements for multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience with Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA).
• Prior experience developing techniques for identification and extraction of features in large data sets using signal processing or machine learning.
• Experience working in a C++, Python, and Java software development environment.
• Experience in a Linux environment.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Git or Bitbucket.
• Prior experience working in a lab environment and operating RF and standard test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with design and product development of software‑defined systems.
• Working knowledge of real‑time computing and embedded processing.
• Experience with analyzing air traffic radar key performance parameters.
• Experience collaborating in agile development with systems and software engineering disciplines, suppliers, and customers to develop and deliver safety‑critical air traffic surveillance systems.

Benefits

• Flexible work weeks: 9/80 or 5/40 schedule, with core hours and modified time options.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of paid time off for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and a lifetime income strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional supplemental coverage such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning resources.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Virtual doctor visits and telehealth services.
• Child and elder care services via Bright Horizons.
• Teladoc medical experts second‑opinion program.
• And more.

Salary

Salary Range: $86,800 - $165,200 USD

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.