Senior Systems Engineer – Advanced Airborne RF Sensors

RTX•Atlanta, GA

2d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Airborne RF Sensors Department within RTX’s Space and Airborne Systems Engineering and Test Capability Center is seeking Senior Systems Engineers to lead development, integration, testing, and deployment of next-generation Electronic Warfare and airborne sensor systems. This is an onsite role located in Atlanta, Georgia. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret clearance after the first day; the candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance. The engineer develops system-level solutions, including updates to signal processing and control algorithms, and plans and executes system verification through simulations, laboratory testing, and data analysis. The role assesses developmental RF system performance, drives integration and troubleshooting in laboratory and field environments, performs failure analysis and root-cause investigations, and uses tools such as MATLAB or Python to analyze system data. The engineer prepares technical results, maintains system documentation and engineering artifacts, and provides technical coordination and leadership support to Engineering Integrated Product Team Leads. Travel may be required up to 20% as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline, preferably Physics or Computer Science, and 5+ years of relevant experience supporting airborne RF, radar, Electronic Warfare, or advanced sensor systems.
Experience with system requirements development, system design, integration, verification, and validation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
An active and existing security clearance is required after day 1.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret Clearance.
Experience with RF system design, digital and analog signal processing, waveform and signal modulation characteristics and analysis, and/or algorithm implementation and testing.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, interface control documents, and communications protocols.
Ability to analyze system or signal data using MATLAB, Python, or similar tools.
Experience troubleshooting electronic hardware using RF or digital test equipment, such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.

Responsibilities

Lead system development, integration, testing, and deployment activities for advanced Electronic Warfare and airborne RF sensor systems.
Develop system-level solutions, including updates to signal processing and control algorithms.
Plan and execute system verification activities, including simulations, laboratory testing, and data analysis.
Assess performance of developmental RF systems, including signal processing subsystems and firmware/control algorithms.
Drive integration, verification, and troubleshooting efforts in laboratory and field environments.
Perform system-level failure analysis and root-cause investigations using engineering test equipment.
Analyze system performance data using MATLAB, Python, or similar tools to inform technical decisions.
Prepare and present technical results to internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain system documentation, specifications, and engineering artifacts.
Provide technical coordination and leadership support to Engineering Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTLs).
Travel up to 20% as needed.

Benefits

Relocation assistance available.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
401(k) match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee assistance program.
Employee Scholar Program.
Parental leave.
Paid time off.
Holidays.
May be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed.