Principal Signals Software Engineer / Radio Frequency & DSP (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2024-07-10

Country: United States of America

Location: PA602: 302 Science Park Road, Bldg 5C 302 Science Park Road Building 5C, State College, PA, USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

This position is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus.

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.

In the Principal Signals Software Engineering role, you will design, develop, optimize, and test systems using models to successfully satisfy the customer mission for our satellite ground systems team. We are currently looking for a highly skilled and motivated Signals Software Engineer with a focus on radio frequencies, Fourier, and digital signals processing to join our Satellite Ground System Team.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to integrate signal processing software with satellite ground systems.
• Develop and implement algorithms for signal processing, including Fourier transforms, digital signal processing, and RF signal processing.
• Analyze and optimize signal processing algorithms for improved performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to signal processing software.
• Lead one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any project.
• Follow established software processes and procedures, development, documentation, and maintenance/management of operations concepts and requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Eight (8) years' experience as a Signals Software Engineer (SSWE) or equivalent on a project with a focus on Radio Frequency (RF) to include experience with Fourier transforms, filtering, communications theory, digital modulation, error control coding, signals analysis tools (e.g., Wigner-Ville transform (WVT), DVT), and digital signal processing (e.g., adaptive beamforming/ filtering, demodulation).
• Experience in software development, with a focus on signal processing, radio frequencies, and Fourier analysis.
• Typically requires Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Active and transferable TS/SCI Full Scope Poly (FSP) U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date with the adjudication date less than three years ago from your starting date for this position. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with software defined radio architectures.
• Experience in programming languages such as Java, C, C++, and Python.
• Experience with satellite communication systems and ground systems.
• Experience with commercial wireless standards.
• Experience with geolocation techniques.
• Experience with software configuration management.
• Experience with Python and Matlab.

What We Offer

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a 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 benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation - and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

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.

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.