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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 has an opportunity for a Radar Systems Engineer. The Radar Systems Engineer will join our Advanced Development product line to provide radar algorithm/signal processing mode development to support distributed aperture radar programs. Mode development includes working on multi-function radar capabilities such as Airborne Moving Target Indicator (AMTI), Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI), maritime surveillance, sense and avoid, weather detection, terrain detection/avoidance, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), and communications. This position is an onsite role located in Plano, Texas\nWhat You Will Do:\nPerform radar and communications mode design, conduct design and development of radar and communication waveforms as well as support signal processing and waveform analyses\nCollaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (e.g., Software, Hardware, Firmware) and Program Management to support project planning and execution.\nDevelop mathematical algorithms for radar signal processing, make performance predictions and analyze data received from the Radar to evaluate algorithm performance.\nManage tasks, requirements and commitments and interface with numerous disciplines\nPrepare and present results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders \nSupport program and engineering activities, including occasional travel, which is anticipated to remain below 20%.\nQualifications You Must Have:\nTypically requires a bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience to include radar systems, software engineering, radar signal processing techniques, mathematical / radar mode algorithm development, analytic techniques and digital simulation models (DSM)\nThe ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\nQualifications We Prefer:\nAn active and in-scope DOD Secret US security clearance is desired.\nMATLAB and C or C++ (coding experience is required to implement algorithms into the program’s system simulation).\nModel Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools\nMathcad, Python, or related languages and tools\nTF Navigation concepts and algorithms\nRadar mode development skills including maritime surveillance, MTI, air-to-air, sense and avoid, weather detection, and terrain detection / terrain avoidance\nDigital communications\nStrapdown inertial navigation and transfer alignment\nTarget discriminators and feature extraction / exploitation\nMachine-learning experience\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 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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