Senior Systems Engineer - Electronic Warfare with Security Clearance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onTaylor Street, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, 46802, United States
About Raytheon
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.
About the Role
The Electronic Warfare and Airborne Sensors department within the Space and Air Sensors organization is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge Electronic Warfare (EW) technology and sensor systems. This role is critical for advancing a suite of products across multiple programs, ensuring our capabilities remain at the forefront of defense technology.
In this position, you will partner with cross-functional teams to translate customer operational needs into technical requirements. Your day-to-day will involve overseeing the allocation of technical elements, managing system integration, and providing engineering oversight for lab test and qualification activities. You will be instrumental in identifying and resolving faults in system hardware and firmware, supporting production transitions, and engaging with suppliers to ensure seamless product delivery. This is a full-time, onsite role based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where you will work directly with the team to solve complex challenges in RF systems and signal processing.
Hiring Process & Application
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. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required for this position, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the necessary security clearance. Candidates must possess an active Interim Secret Security Clearance prior to the start date, with the ability to obtain a full Secret Security Clearance shortly after.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Taylor Street, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, 46802, United States
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleParticipate in requirements decomposition and oversee allocation of technical elements
- check_circleSupport system integration, design verification, and acceptance of production hardware
- check_circleProvide engineering oversight to lab test, evaluation, and analysis of system hardware and firmware
- check_circleEvaluate performance of developmental electronic warfare systems and signal processing subsystems
- check_circleSupport customer inquiries, field failures, product obsolescence, and system enhancements
- check_circleSupport bid and proposal efforts by providing labor and material cost estimations
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
- verifiedMinimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
- verifiedU.S. citizenship required
- verifiedActive or ability to obtain Interim Secret security clearance
- verifiedRF system design experience
- verifiedDigital and/or analog signal processing experience
- verifiedWaveform and signal modulation analysis experience
- verifiedAlgorithm implementation and testing experience
Nice to Have
Experience with development, implementation, and test of RF jamming algorithms. Proficiency with MATLAB, PathWave ADS, and/or PathWave EMPro for simulation and design of RF systems. Familiarity with programming languages such as C/C++ or Python, including software development and scripting. Experience in RF receiver/exciter product design, development, and/or test within the Electronic Attack (signals jamming) sub-domain of EW. Experience with embedded systems and embedded programming, specifically design/implementation on FPGA hardware. Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools (e.g., Cameo). Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence). Experience with DOORS for requirements management.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleRelocation assistance available for this positioncheck_circleMedical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurancecheck_circle401(k) matchcheck_circleFlexible spending accountsFlexible work schedules
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: RF System Design, Digital Signal Processing, Analog Signal Processing, Waveform Analysis, Signal Modulation Analysis, Algorithm Implementation, RF Jamming Algorithms, Matlab, Pathwave Ads, Pathwave Empro.
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science required.
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In this Senior Systems Engineer - Electronic Warfare with Security Clearance at RTX role, you will participate in requirements decomposition and oversee allocation of technical elements; support system integration, design verification, and acceptance of production hardware; provide engineering oversight to lab test, evaluation, and analysis of system hardware and firmware; and evaluate performance of developmental electronic warfare systems and signal processing subsystems.
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To qualify for the Senior Systems Engineer - Electronic Warfare with Security Clearance at RTX position, applicants should have: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science; Minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience; U.S. citizenship required; Active or ability to obtain Interim Secret security clearance; RF system design experience; and Digital and/or analog signal processing experience.
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Senior Systems Engineer - Electronic Warfare with Security Clearance at RTX is based in Taylor Street, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, 46802, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science required.
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