Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Signal and Sensor Modeling Engineer

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Signal and Sensor Modeling for an onsite role in Tucson, AZ. You will build advanced, physics-based models for EO/IR/RF domains, contribute to AI and hardware solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust modeling capabilities.

The role emphasizes developing C++ models, deploying phenomenology through software, and mentoring peers in EO/RF modeling while supporting mission-critical DoD space programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM field is required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with object-oriented software design in C++/C; MATLAB or Python for data evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Develop new C++ models in an extensible, maintainable way.
• Deploy EO/RF phenomenology and physics principles in software.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to prioritize and solve software and physics problems.
• Mentor team members on EO/RF modeling techniques.
• Research and develop novel EO/RF modeling solutions.
• Enable customer success through adoption of modeling solutions.
• Work across programming languages and build environments.

Skills

C++

C

MATLAB

Python

UNIX/Linux

EO/IR modeling

Radar processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

OpenGL

CUDA

Make/CMake

Git

Job description

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We're looking for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Signal and Sensor Modeling Engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, engaging in a dynamic team environment, and are eager to learn.

As a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Signal and Sensor Modeling Engineer , you will work on a close-knit team to create advanced, physics-based modeling solutions in the DoD Space. You will develop key technologies in the EO/IR/RF domain to help engineers grasp the most complex aspects of energy transport, enabling the design and test of tomorrow's artificial intelligence algorithms and hardware solutions. You will deploy cutting-edge technologies, leverage your software development skills and collaborate with your Signal and Sensor Modeling peers. This is an Onsite role in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• You will champion novel solutions for advanced modeling techniques.
• You will develop new C++ models in an extensible and maintainable fashion.
• You will deploy EO or RF phenomenology and advanced physics principles in a software implementation.
• You will enable our customer's success through adoption and utilization of modeling solutions.
• You will work efficiently inside an established software product, across programming languages, and build environments.
• You will research and develop novel EO or RF modeling solutions.
• You will coordinate with multiple development teams to prioritize and solve complex software and physics problems.
• You will mentor and share EO or RF expertise with your team.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience applying object-oriented software design in C++, C, and using MATLAB or Python for evaluation of data sets
• Experience with UNIX/Linux or Apple OS or Windows DOS command line
• Experience in electro-optics or in 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 is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related STEM degree
• Experience with OpenGL, CUDA, or other GPU accelerated languages/architectures and Scene Generation/Sensor Modeling technologies
• Experience with electronic warfare modeling, developing signal processing algorithms for missile applications, signal & image processing, digital communications, or estimation theory, or AI/ML and training techniques
• Experience with Real-time Programming, software change management tools and processes, using and augmenting Build Systems (Make/CMake), and working with large production software environment
• Experience interfacing with adjacent engineering disciplines (Signal Processing, Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering)

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