Principal Control Systems and Signal Processing Engineer

RTX•Middletown, RI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. For over 70 years, scientists and engineers in diverse disciplines at RTX BBN Technologies have collaborated to solve real-world problems through research, exploration, development and prototyping. We challenge the status quo, pioneer new technologies, and create transformative solutions. Role Overview: We are seeking a Control Systems and Signal Processing Engineer to join our Physical Sciences & Systems business unit located a stone’s throw from seaside Newport, Rhode Island. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to developing and evaluating signal processing and control algorithms in MATLAB, prototyping new capabilities and evaluating performance in simulation, analyzing data from real systems, and supporting evaluation and test both in-lab and in the field. The ideal candidate enjoys a multi-disciplinary role and is comfortable adapting to and identifying new technologies as needed. Relocation package and sign on bonus are eligible for qualified candidates

Requirements

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or relevant discipline; plus 8 years of experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Algorithm development experience in (MATLAB or Python preferred)
Physical system modeling experience (SIMULINK preferred)
Experience with signal processing in application and data processing and analysis
Experience implementing real-time control system and signal processing algorithms
Experience with system identification and testing
Time management, communication, and organizational skills
Position may require some (5-10%) amount of overnight travel to support field testing and customer interaction at other CONUS locations.
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.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret Clearance
Advanced degree or additional experience will be compensated appropriately
Simulink and MATLAB experience
Experience with real-time signal processing systems
C programming experience
Linux experience

Responsibilities

Develop and implement control systems, signal processing. and physical system representations primarily in MATLAB and SIMULINK
Lead research and development in technical areas including supporting proposal and program planning efforts
Collaborate with a cross-functional team testing your contributions and analyzing performance
Integrate components you develop into a larger system in preparation for real world testing and deployment.
Participate in system testing (on-site and at our customer’s sites), associated data analysis, and reporting.
Author technical reports.
Make a difference to our national defense