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At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
As a Principal Radar Software Engineer, you will support one or more phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - requirements, design, development (using C and C++), test, validation, and maintenance.
This is an onsite role based in Huntsville, AL.
What You Will Do
Collaborate with cross-functional, agile teams to define, design, and implement new features, ensuring system integration and scalability.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and efficiency in complex environments.
Write and maintain comprehensive documentation for software applications, including system architecture and design specifications.
Participate in product reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices.
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Stay current with industry trends and advancements in modern languages, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps), and other methodologies and technologies, especially in relation to complex systems.
Exhibit leadership behaviors and practices and serve (part-time or full-time) in leadership roles
Travel may occasionally be required.
What You Will Learn
Agile methodology and the associated tools.
Modern Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques.
Test-Driven Multi-Disciplined Capability (TDMC) Product Development methodology.
Work across engineering disciplines to develop solutions to complex problems in support of defense systems.
Use AI to increase efficiency, resulting in higher quality products, across the SDLC.
Broaden Radar domain knowledge.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Experience with C++ development on a Linux/Unix based platform.
Experience with one or More of the Following to Support Radar Software Development
Radar systems and signal processing (e.g., pulse-Doppler processing, detection theory, tracking, waveform processing)
Digital signal processing (DSP) (e.g., FFTs, filtering, pulse compression, matched filtering)
Radio Frequency (RF) systems and antenna concepts (e.g., propagation, phased arrays, beamforming, angle-of-arrival estimation)
Radar scene and signal modeling (e.g., target phenomenology, clutter, propagation, complex baseband (I/Q) signal generation)
Electronic attack (EA) and electronic protection (EP) concepts
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued interim secret security clearance is required prior to start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer
Active Secret security clearance.
Experience in the role as a Scrum Master (SM) and/or a Product Owner (PO).
3+ years of MATLAB development for modeling
Experience with MDA X-Band Radars
Design, implementation, optimization, and validation of radar signal processing and simulation software
Development of high-fidelity radar scene and complex baseband (I/Q) signal simulation capabilities
High-performance, real-time software development
Parallel programming and hardware acceleration (e.g., multithreading, SIMD, CUDA/OpenCL)
Performance analysis, profiling, and optimization of computationally intensive applications
What We Offer
Our 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.
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Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
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 is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
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.
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About RTX
Aerospace & Defense10,001+Founded 2020
RTX is a global aerospace and defense company that develops advanced technologies and systems for commercial, military, and government customers through its three business units: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
