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Sr. Principal RF Signal Processing Engineer

RTX (Raytheon)Tucson, AZ$132,400 - $251,600

The engineer will lead the design, simulation, implementation, integration, and validation of RF algorithms used for sensing, detection, tracking, classification, denoising, and sensor fusion. They will work within RTX’s Processing, Guidance and Controls organization alongside specialists in signal processing, guidance and navigation, modeling, software, systems, and hardware engineering. The role spans early development through laboratory, field, and live-fire testing, with responsibility for technical direction and complex program execution. It also includes mentoring engineers, overseeing technical teams or projects, and presenting recommendations to internal and external stakeholders. This opportunity suits an experienced RF signal-processing leader with defense-oriented systems experience, strong programming and algorithm-development skills, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and at least 10 years of relevant experienceRF-domain signal processing expertiseProficiency in C, C++, C#, or JavaExperience designing, implementing, testing, analyzing, and optimizing algorithmsTechnical or functional leadership experience in engineeringU.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret clearance
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Tucson houses Raytheon's missile and defense HQ producing precision-guided systems, and has flight-tested an AI/ML-powered Radar Warning Receiver.

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