Senior Systems Engineer - Electronic Warfare RF Systems

Raytheon; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Values-driven culture

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to develop innovative solutions for RF systems in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in STEM and at least 5 years of systems engineering experience, along with RF design and digital signal processing expertise. An active U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. This role offers a values-driven culture and relocation assistance for qualifying candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of systems engineering experience.
• Active and transferable Secret security clearance required.
• Ability to support occasional business travel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and develop engineering solutions for complex systems.
• Design, modify, and test electronic warfare signal-processing algorithms.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and design reviews.

Skills

RF system design

Digital signal processing

Algorithm development

System architecture definition

MATLAB

Python

C++

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

Tools

PathWave ADS

AMD Vivado

PathWave EMPro

DOORS

Job description

Job Overview

Senior Systems Engineer at Raytheon, onsite in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance.

What You Will Do

• Analyze, develop, and implement engineering solutions for complex systems operating under moderate technical uncertainty
• Assess the customer’s architectural needs and desired capabilities and participate in requirements decomposition to ensure appropriate allocation of technical architecture elements
• Create innovative solutions to complex technical challenges in signal processing design
• Design, modify, and/or test existing electronic warfare signal‑processing and control algorithms, along with the associated system software
• Develop and execute test plans, including test simulations and lab tests to verify system capability
• Evaluate and assess functional performance of developmental RF systems, including signal processing subsystems, software, and/or firmware/control algorithms
• Support bid and proposal efforts by providing accurate labor estimations and material cost estimations
• Maintain organized workflows, documentation, and processes to support team operations
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, design reviews, and test result briefings to internal teams and external stakeholders

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typical Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant systems engineering experience
• RF system design, digital and analog signal processing, waveform and modulation analysis, and algorithm development, implementation, and testing
• Knowledge defining system architectures, including requirements derivation, allocation, traceability, and configuration management
• Experience with developing system models, simulations, and analytical tools to evaluate, predict, and optimize system performance
• Ability to support occasional business travel (20% or less)
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance required prior to start date; U.S. citizenship required for clearance eligibility

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with development, implementation, and test of RF jamming algorithms
• MATLAB, Python, C++, PathWave ADS, AMD Vivado, and/or PathWave EMPro for simulation and design of RF systems
• RF receiver/exciter product design, development, and/or test experience in electronic warfare systems
• Embedded systems and embedded programming
• Experience implementing digital signal processing solutions on embedded processors and digital hardware
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools (e.g., Cameo or similar)
• Knowledge of DOORS for requirements management

What We Offer

• Values-driven culture emphasizing Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation
• Relocation assistance available for qualifying candidates

Salary Range

86,800 USD – 165,200 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer
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, 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.