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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.
The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) organization is seeking a Principal System Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and sustainment of advanced missile defense radar technologies. This role spans system development, requirements management, design oversight, production and sustainment support, radar performance and failure analysis, and test planning and execution. This is a full‐time, on-site position located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
What You Will Do:
Work as part of a systems engineering team to define radar system requirements, design supporting architecture and algorithms, and collaborate with software development teams to ensure proper implementation
Analyze radar system performance against requirements to identify performance gaps and recommend improvements
Prototype new or modified algorithms to enhance system capability and effectiveness
Present plans, designs, performance results, and technical recommendations to peers, leadership, and external customers
Serve as a subject‐matter expert to agile software teams, ensuring accurate and effective implementation of system requirements
Contribute to one or more capability areas, including: Electronic protection, signal processing, applied mathematics, Hypersonic threat defense, Tracking, discrimination, search, and battle manager interfaces, Radar calibration, diagnostics, deployed site support and Modeling and simulation of tactical software
Support bid and proposal activities by contributing labor or material cost estimates when needed.
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Communicate system designs, analysis results, and test outcomes to internal and external stakeholders
Support occasional business travel (up to 20%)
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline (preferably Systems, Electrical, Software or Physics) and a minimum of 8 years of prior, relevant experience with RF system design, digital and/or analog signal processing, radar waveform or signal modulation analysis, and/or algorithm evaluation and testing
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
Qualifications We Prefer:
Experience with ground‐based radar systems and/or Missile Defense programs
BMC4I systems, radar technologies, and advanced signal‐processing techniques
AI/ML methods to signal processing or algorithm development
Information Assurance/Cyber Engineering requirements and implementation.
Model‐Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methods (e.g., Cameo)
Agile development tools and workflows (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
MATLAB, C/C++, Java, and/or DOORS
Experience developing system models, algorithms, test vectors, or analysis tools
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.
Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position
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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
Fort Wayne, IN: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-indiana-location
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.