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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nTS/SCI - Current\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nActive and existing security clearance required on day 1At 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.\nRaytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.\nAt 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.\nWhat You Will Do\nContribute to the design and implementation of new signal processing capabilities.\n\nJoin our team as a DSP Software Engineer, where you will play a key role in designing and developing software solutions that support advanced RF signal processing and wireless communication systems. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to create high-performance, real-time applications that drive mission-critical operations. Your contributions will directly impact the development of innovative technologies in a fast-paced and challenging environment.\n\nDesign, develop, and maintain software applications for RF signal processing and wireless communication protocols.\n\nDevelop real-time signal processing applications using Python and C++ within Linux environments.\n\nBuild and enhance X-Midas applications, primitives, macros, and data processing tools.\n\nCreate intuitive graphical user interfaces using PyQt for engineering and data analysis applications.\n\nDevelop and optimize multi-threaded applications for high-throughput data processing.\n\nImplement and improve signal detection, filtering, and frequency tuning capabilities.\n\nDesign software to interface with relational databases, including MySQL.\n\nAutomate signal processing toolsets within high-performance computing infrastructures.\n\nSupport testing, troubleshooting, and validation of hardware/software systems.\n\n Qualifications You Must Have\nTypically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.\n\nExperience in programming with Python and C++.\n\nExperience developing software in Linux environments.\n\nExperience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and RF communication systems.\n\nExperience with object-oriented software design and development.\n\nExperience developing graphical user interfaces using PyQt or Qt.\n\nExperience with multi-threaded application development.\n\nExperience working with databases such as MySQL.\n\nActive and transferable U.S. government-issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.\n\nQualifications We Prefer\nExperience with X-Midas development.\n\nExperience developing real-time data processing applications.\n\nFamiliarity with encryption/decryption technologies.\n\nExperience optimizing software performance.\n\nExperience with TensorFlow or other machine learning applications.\n\nExperience with Kubernetes, Nomad, or other process orchestration architectures.\n\nLearn More & Apply Today!\nState College, PA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-state-college,-pa-location\nPlease ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:\nOnsite: 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.\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.\nThe salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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