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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nDoD Clearance: Secret\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nActive and existing security clearance required after day 1At 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.\nThe Advanced Airborne RF Sensors department within the Space and Airborne Systems Engineering and Test Capability (SE&TC) Center seeks a Principal Electronic Warfare (EW) Lead System Engineer who integrates hardware and software, develops test plans and procedures, debugs and evaluates system functions and interfaces, and verifies system requirements in support of final sell-off to the customer.\nYou will provide senior leadership across the Electronic Warfare product lifecycle, overseeing development, engineering test, system integration and flight-testing, production, deployment, and post deployment sustainment. In this role, you will shape technical direction, guide execution, and ensure program alignment through Digital Transformation (DTx) practices, leveraging advanced engineering methodologies such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Agile product development. This position is an onsite role in Atlanta, Georgia\nWhat You Will Do:\nLead the integration and test team through all phases of the product lifecycle, including the planning and execution of integration, verification, and troubleshooting test activities in both laboratory and field environments\nSupport the development, integration, and testing of advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, including Electronic Support (ESM) and Electronic Attack (EA) capabilities\nAnalyze and characterize RF waveforms, threat emitter behavior, radar signal processing, and modern threat system architectures\nProvide technical guidance and support to Engineering Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTLs)\nDevelop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges in signal processing design\nCreate or modify existing electronic warfare signal processing and control algorithms\nDevelop and execute test plans, including test simulations and lab tests to verify system capability\nEvaluate and assess functional performance of developmental RF systems, including signal processing subsystems, and firmware/control algorithms\nComplete and compile detailed performance evaluations, including the use of analysis tools, such as MATLAB\nPrepare and present results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders\nSchedule and lead periodic team meetings, interface teleconference meetings, working group meetings\nCollaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to refine system requirements, support algorithm development, and assess system performance against threat scenarios.\nAssist in documenting design decisions, test results, and system behaviors to support reviews, readiness events, and customer deliverables.\nTravel up to 20% as needed\nQualifications You Must Have\nTypically requires a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline (preferably Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Physics) and 8+ years of prior relevant systems engineering experience, including work with RF principles, radar fundamentals, signal processing, or electromagnetic theory.\nElectronic Warfare (EW) to include experience working with waveforms, threat systems, DRFM technologies, ESM/EA capabilities, and radar-based threat environments.\nExperience troubleshooting technical issues with electronics in an academic or internship setting, including the use of common commercial test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.)\nThe 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\n Qualifications We Prefer\nExperience leading engineering teams through integration and test activities\nUnderstanding of Electronic Support (ESM) signal processing, emitter identification, parametric analysis, and geolocation techniques.\nRF system design, digital and analog signal processing, waveform and signal modulation characteristics and analysis, and/or algorithm implementation and testing\nAbility to integrate software and firmware into electronic hardware systems\nRead and integrate software routines with hardware/electronics; C/C++/C# preferred\nExperience developing or testing advanced algorithms related to spectral sensing, cognitive EW, or adaptive jamming. Microsoft Office, MATLAB, or Python, for data analysis and automation\nWhat We Offer:\nOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. \nRelocation Eligible - relocation assistance available for this position \nLearn More & Apply Now!\nPlease consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. \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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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