System Engineer II - EW & Missile Defense Systems - Onsite

RTX (Raytheon); Fort Wayne (IN); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

RTX is seeking an Engineer in the Space and Air Sensors division to design, develop, and test RF hardware and sensor systems for multiple programs. You will participate in requirements management, design oversight, and IV&V across RF platforms.

The role requires a Master’s degree by start date and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Strong analytical skills and collaboration with teams are essential for success on complex defense projects.

Qualificações

• Master's degree by start date.
• Experience communicating design details to stakeholders.
• Exposure to RF system design, digital and/or analog signal processing, waveform and signal modulation analysis, and/or algorithm implementation and testing.
• Experience solving complex technical problems with moderate uncertainty.

Responsabilidades

• Design, development, and testing of RF technology and sensor systems across programs.
• Oversee requirements decomposition and allocation of technical elements.
• Support system integration, test, and design verification; fault identification and resolution.
• Provide lab test oversight for hardware, software, and firmware performance.
• Support customer inquiries, field failures, obsolescence, and production transitions.
• Evaluate RF systems including signal processing subsystems and radar/electronic warfare components.

Conhecimentos

RF design & analysis

Signal processing

System integration

Communication with stakeholders

Formação académica

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM

Ferramentas

MATLAB/Simulink

PathWave ADS

PathWave EMPro

C/C++

Python

MBSE tools (Cameo)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Date Posted: 2026-10-13

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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do

The Electronic Warfare and Airborne Sensors department within the Space and Air Sensors organization has an immediate opening for an Engineer to support the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge Radio Frequency (RF) technology and sensor systems for a suite of products across multiple programs. This position supports a variety of activities including but not limited to concept development, requirements management, and design oversight for RF systems, production support, failure analysis, supplier engagement, test planning and implementation, and/or system integration, verification, and validation (IV&V). The successful candidate is an energetic, focused, and capable engineer with strong organizational capabilities and a drive to learn and grow. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to operate independently with moderate supervision, is a strong team player, and can establish solid working relationships with team leadership and peers.

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, software, 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 RF systems, including signal processing subsystems, electronic warfare systems, and radar systems.

Qualifications You Must Have

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience communicating and presenting system design details and/or system test results to stakeholders
• Exposure to RF system design, digital and/or analog signal processing, waveform and signal modulation analysis, and/or algorithm implementation and testing.
• Experience analyzing, developing and implementing solutions to complex technical problems in conditions of moderate uncertainty.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience using MATLAB, Simulink, PathWave ADS, and/or PathWave EMPro for simulation and design of RF systems.
• Exposure to/experience with C/C++ or Python programing languages
• RF receiver/exciter product design, development, and/or test experience in the Electronic Attack (i.e. signals jamming) sub-domain of EW.
• Understanding of embedded systems and embedded programming. Experience with design/implementation of embedded systems on FPGA hardware.
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools (eg Cameo or similar).
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence)
• Experience using 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: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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 i