Senior Principal Signal and Sensor Modeling Engineer

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Job description

Date Posted:

2024-08-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ201: RMS AP Bldg East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

Raytheon engineers develop the next generation of defense technologies that support our military and protect our nation and allies. We are the world's leader in developing cutting edge defense technologies through simulation-driven virtual environments. Our software products empower the next generation of innovative weapons systems and advanced AI/ML solutions.

We're looking for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, engaging in a dynamic team environment, and are eager to learn.

As a Senior Principal Signal and Sensor Modeling Engineer, you will work on a close-knit team to create advanced, physics-based modeling solutions in the DoD Space. You will develop key technologies in the Electro-Optics/Infra-Red (EO/IR) domain to help engineers grasp the most complex aspects of energy transport, enabling the design and test of tomorrow's artificial intelligence algorithms and hardware solutions. You will deploy cutting-edge technologies, leveraging your software development skills and collaborating with your Signal and Sensor Modeling peers

There's no such thing as a perfect candidate, so don't hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an Onsite role in Tucson, Arizona

What You will Do :

• You will champion novel solutions for advanced modeling techniques.
• You will develop new C++ models in an extensible and maintainable fashion.
• You will deploy EO or Radio Frequency (RF) phenomenology and advanced physics concepts in a software implementation.
• You will enable our customer's success through adoption and utilization of modeling solutions.
• You will work efficiently inside an established software product, across programming languages, and technical environments.
• You will research and develop novel EO or RF modeling solutions.
• You will coordinate with multiple development teams to prioritize and solve complex software and physics problems.
• You will mentor and share EO or RF expertise with your team.

Qualifications You Must Have :

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and ten (10) years or more of documented work and/or academic experience in the following areas:
• Experience applying object-oriented software design, programming in C or C++, and using MATLAB or Python for evaluation of data sets
• Experience with UNIX/Linux, Apple OS, or Windows DOS command line
• Experience in Electro-Optics (EO), radar processing, Imaging EO/IR/RF systems, energy transport, radar physics, signal processing or discrimination algorithms
• 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 :

• Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related STEM degree
• Experience with OpenGL, CUDA, or other GPU accelerated languages/architectures and Scene Generation / Sensor Modeling technologies
• Experience with electronic warfare modeling, developing signal processing algorithms for missile applications, signal & image processing, digital communications, or estimation theory, or AI/ML and training techniques
• Experience with Real-time Programming, software change management tools and processes, using and augmenting Build Systems (Make/CMake), and working with large production software environment
• Experience with and ability to interface with adjacent engineering disciplines (Signal Processing, Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering)
• Current Department of Defense Clearance

What We Offer:

• Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care
• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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