Senior Systems Engineer - Electronic Warfare

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking an experienced engineer for a role focused on RF systems development in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science along with a minimum of 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include system integration and test, as well as supporting hardware and firmware evaluations. Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a security clearance. Competitive salary and relocation assistance offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant engineering roles.
• Ability to work under U.S. government security clearance requirements.
• Familiarity with signal modulation analysis and RF performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Understand operational needs and participate in requirements decomposition.
• Support system integration, test design verification, and fault identification.
• Provide engineering support for systems hardware and firmware.

Skills

RF system design

Digital signal processing

Analog signal processing

MATLAB

Embedded systems

C/C++ programming

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science

Tools

PathWave ADS

PathWave EMPro

Jira

Confluence

DOORS

Job description

Overview

Location: US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A
Date Posted: 2026-02-19
Country: United States of America
Location: US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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

• System Development: Understand the customer’s functional/operational needs and participate in requirements decomposition, overseeing proper allocation of technical elements
• System Integration & Test: Support system integration, test, design verification, fault identification, failure resolution, and/or acceptance of production hardware
• Provide engineering support to lab test and qualification activities, providing engineering oversight to the test, evaluation, and analysis of issues pertaining to system hardware and firmware functionality and performance
• Provide support for situations including (but not limited to) customer inquiries, field failures, product obsolescence, system enhancements, new product development, integration and transition to production
• Evaluate and assess the performance of developmental electronic warfare systems, including signal processing subsystems
• Support bid and proposal efforts by providing labor estimations and/or material cost estimations

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science and a minimum of 5 years of prior, relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
• RF system design, digital and/or analog signal processing, waveform and signal modulation analysis, and/or algorithm implementation and testing
• Support occasional business travel (20% or less)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Interim Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a full Secret Security Clearance after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with development, implementation, and test of RF jamming algorithms
• MATLAB, PathWave ADS, and/or PathWave EMPro for simulation and design of RF systems
• Familiarity with programming languages such as C/C++ or Python, with exposure to software development and scripting
• RF receiver/exciter product design, development, and/or test experience in the Electronic Attack (i.e. signals jamming) sub-domain of EW
• Embedded systems and embedded programming. Experience with design/implementation of embedded systems on FPGA hardware
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools (e.g. Cameo or similar)
• Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence)
• DOORS for requirements management

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation
• Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
• 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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