Principal Signals Software Engineer (Onsite)
RTX Corporation3 months ago
Aurora, CO, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$108k - $205k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, modify, optimize, and test signals-processing software for satellite ground systems.
- Develop and implement RF, Fourier-transform, and digital signal-processing algorithms, including filtering, demodulation, and adaptive beamforming.
- Integrate signal-processing software with satellite ground systems and analyze algorithm performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve signals software issues.
- Lead one or more software development teams and ensure work follows established software processes, requirements, documentation, and maintenance procedures.
Requirements
- Active and transferable TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph, existing on the first day, and adjudicated less than three years before the start date.
- U.S. citizenship, because only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
- Typically a STEM degree and at least eight years of prior relevant experience.
- Signals Software Engineer or equivalent experience focused on RF, including Fourier transforms, filtering, communications theory, digital modulation, error-control coding, signals analysis tools, and digital signal processing.
- Preferred experience with software-defined radio architectures, Java, C, C++, Python, satellite communications and ground systems, commercial wireless standards, geolocation techniques, software configuration management, and MATLAB.
Benefits
- Onsite work in State College, Pennsylvania; Fort Meade, Maryland; or Aurora, Colorado.
- Relocation assistance is available.
- Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, educational assistance, backup care, achievement awards, and career development programs.
- Eligible employees may receive incentive compensation and participate in the Employee Scholar Program.
About RTX Corporation
RTX Corporation builds aerospace and defense systems through its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon businesses, serving commercial aviation, the U.S. government, and allied militaries. Its products range from aircraft engines and avionics to radars, missiles, and command-and-control software, sold via long-term OEM programs and defense contracts. Formed in 2020 by the Raytheon–United Technologies merger, RTX is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and trades on the NYSE as RTX.