Sr. Systems Engineer - Signal and Sensor Modeling Engineer

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Tucson, Arizona is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer focused on Signal and Sensor Modeling. This role involves developing advanced physics-based modeling solutions for the DoD Space domain, creating C++ models, and collaborating with various teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field and at least 5 years of experience, along with proficiency in C++, and familiarity with UNIX/Linux systems.

Benefits include a competitive salary, relocation assistance, and various health benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a related field.
• Experience with open-source software tools for data evaluation.
• Knowledge in radar processing and imaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced physics-based modeling solutions.
• Champion solutions for advanced modeling techniques.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to solve complex problems.

Skills

C++

Object-oriented design

UNIX/Linux

Electro-optics

Signal processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Job Summary

Position: Senior Systems Engineer – Signal and Sensor Modeling Engineer (Onsite, Tucson, AZ). The role involves developing advanced physics‑based modeling solutions for the DoD Space EO/IR/RF domain, creating C++ models, implementing phenomenology, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Champion novel solutions for advanced modeling techniques.
• Develop new C++ models in an extensible and maintainable fashion.
• Deploy EO or RF phenomenology and advanced physics principles in a software implementation.
• Enable customer success through adoption and utilization of modeling solutions.
• Work efficiently inside an established software product across programming languages and build environments.
• Research and develop novel EO or RF modeling solutions.
• Coordinate with multiple development teams to prioritize and solve complex software and physics problems.
• Mentor and share EO or RF expertise with your team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM field and a minimum of 5 years of 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, Apple OS or Windows command line.
• Knowledge of electro‑optics or 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 (U.S. citizenship required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related STEM field.
• 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, estimation theory, or AI/ML 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 environments.
• Experience interfacing with adjacent engineering disciplines (Signal Processing, Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering).

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $86,800–$165,200 annually. Relocation assistance available for the Tucson, AZ location. Hired applicants may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, paid time off and holidays. Additional benefits and incentive programs depend on the business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement.

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.