Senior Systems Engineer (On-Site)

Prattwhitney; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Atlanta, Georgia is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer for the Advanced Airborne RF Sensors team. This position involves integrating hardware and software for Electronic Warfare, executing test plans, and collaborating with engineering teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in STEM, 5+ years experience in RF system design, and troubleshooting skills.

This role offers competitive salary ranging from $86,800 to $165,200 and comprehensive benefits, including relocation assistance, medical, dental, and 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in RF system design.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues with electronics.
• Advanced degree in a relevant STEM field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for complex technical challenges.
• Create and modify electronic warfare signal processing algorithms.
• Execute test plans for system capability verification.
• Support troubleshooting and failure analysis.

Skills

RF system design

Digital signal processing

Troubleshooting electronics

Algorithm implementation

MATLAB

C/C++/C#

Education

Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics

Tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

Job description

Job Summary

The Advanced Airborne RF Sensors team within the SE&TC Center is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer. You’ll work across the full Electronic Warfare product lifecycle from development and engineering test to integration, flight test, production, deployment, and post‑deployment support. You’ll help bring complex systems together by integrating hardware and software, executing test plans, troubleshooting performance, and validating requirements. Through Digital Transformation (DTx), you’ll leverage modern tools and methods, including MBSE and Agile development, to drive smarter, faster execution. This role offers broad system‑level visibility, hands‑on work in both lab and field environments, and close collaboration across engineering teams to ensure our systems perform flawlessly. This position is an onsite role located in Atlanta, Georgia. The role will require domestic travel (up to 20%).

What You Will Do

• Develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges in signal processing design
• Create or modify existing electronic warfare signal processing and control algorithms
• 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, and firmware/control algorithms
• Support planning and execution of Integration, Verification, or Troubleshoot Test activities in our labs and in the field
• Support troubleshooting and failure data analyses, including root cause and corrective action processes and advanced use of lab or field test equipment
• Complete and compile detailed performance evaluations, including the use of analysis tools, such as MATLAB
• Prepare and present results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders
• Maintain engineering specifications and drawings
• Provide technical guidance and support to Engineering Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTLs)
• Participate in periodic team meetings, interface teleconference meetings, working group meetings
• Support associated with implementing process requirements

What You Will Learn

After completion of comprehensive on‑the‑job training, the candidate will be a part of a team supporting systems engineering, integration, and test activities across the product development lifecycle.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of RF system design, digital and analog signal processing, waveform and signal modulation characteristics and analysis, and/or algorithm implementation and testing.
• Experience with troubleshooting technical issues with electronics in an academic or internship setting, including the use of common commercial test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM preferred)
• Electrical schematics, interface control documentation, and communications protocols experience
• Experience integrating software and firmware onto electronic hardware systems
• Reading and integrating software routines with hardware/electronics; C/C++/C# Microsoft Office, MATLAB or Python, for data analysis and automation

What We Offer

• Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off and holidays.
• Eligible for annual short‑term or long‑term incentive compensation programs, subject to business unit and collective bargaining agreements.

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.