Principal Signals Software Engineer (Onsite)

RTX • State College, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This is an onsite position in either State College, PA, Ft. Meade, MD, or Aurora, CO .

Requirements

• Active and transferable TS/SCI with Polygraph 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.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years of prior relevant experience unless.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Relocation assistance is available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees