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Principal Signal Processing Systems Engineer

RTX (Raytheon)Tucson, AZ$107,500 - $204,500

This engineer will join Raytheon’s Processing, Guidance and Controls organization and help turn raw RF or electro-optical/infrared sensor data into capabilities such as detection, tracking, classification, calibration, denoising, and sensor fusion. The work spans algorithm design, modeling, implementation, hardware/software integration, verification, and performance assessment through development and live-fire testing. The position requires senior technical judgment to address complex systems issues, support program execution, and communicate recommendations across engineering disciplines and customer-facing forums. It also includes mentoring engineers and potentially leading technical efforts. This opportunity suits an experienced signal processing professional with defense or sensor-system interests, strong programming and analytical skills, and the ability to work onsite in Tucson while holding or obtaining the required U.S. security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant experienceRF or EO/IR signal processing experienceProficiency in C or object-oriented programming with C++, C#, or JavaExperience designing, implementing, analyzing, testing, and optimizing algorithmsAbility to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship requiredStrong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills
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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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