Systems Engineer

Senior Systems EngineerThe 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.Develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges in signal processing designCreate or modify existing electronic warfare signal processing and control algorithmsDevelop and execute test plans, including test simulations and lab tests to verify system capabilityEvaluate and assess functional performance of developmental RF systems, including signal processing subsystems, and firmware/control algorithmsSupport planning and execution of Integration, Verification, or Troubleshoot Test activities in our labs and in the fieldSupport 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 MATLABPrepare and present results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholdersMaintain engineering specifications and drawingsProvide technical guidance and support to Engineering Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTLs)Participate in periodic team meetings, interface teleconference meetings, working group meetingsSupport associated with implementing process requirementsThe role will require domestic travel (up to 20%)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.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.).Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM preferred)Electrical schematics, interface control documentation, and communications protocolsExperience 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 automationOur 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 positionThe 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.