Principal Systems Engineer - Electronic Warfare

Date Posted:
2026-01-27
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

The Electronic Warfare and Airborne Sensors department within the Space and Air Sensors; Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) organization has an immediate opening for a Principal Systems Engineer to support the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge Electronic Warfare (EW) technology for a suite of products across multiple programs. This position supports a variety of activities including but not limited to architecture development, requirements management, and development oversight for signal processing systems and software defined RF systems (radar, communications, and/or EW). This is a great opportunity to work on novel technology that will be relevant for years to come, gaining experience that enables accelerated future career growth. This is an onsite role in Fort Wayne, IN

What You Will Do:

• Understand the customer's architecture needs and desired capabilities and participate in requirements decomposition to ensure appropriate allocation of technical architecture elements.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges in signal processing design.
• Create, modify, and/or test existing electronic warfare signal processing and control algorithms and associated system software.
• Develop and execute test plans, including test simulations and lab tests to verify system capability.
• Evaluate and assess functional performance of developmental RF systems, including signal processing subsystems, software, and/or firmware/control algorithms.
• Support bid and proposal activities by providing labor related inputs that help guide planning and cost development.
• Coordinate assigned responsibilities and competing priorities while maintaining organized workflows and operating with minimal direct oversight.
• Communicate and present system design details and test results to internal and external customers.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of RF system design, digital and analog signal processing, waveform and signal modulation characteristics and analysis, and/or algorithm implementation and testing.
• Experience with system architecture definition and requirements derivation, allocation, and management.
• Experience developing system models, simulations, and other forms of analysis to predict system performance, ensuring design optimization.
• Ability to analyze engineering requirements, develop technical solutions, and implement system updates when system parameters are still being defined
• Participate in occasional business travel (20% or less).
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with development, implementation, and test of RF jamming algorithms.
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, C++, PathWave ADS, and/or PathWave EMPro for simulation and design of RF systems.
• RF receiver/exciter product design, development, and/or test experience in electronic warfare systems
• Understanding of embedded systems and embedded programming. Experience implementing digital signal processing solutions on embedded processors and digital hardware.
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools (e.g. Cameo or similar).
• Experience using DOORS for requirements management.

What We Offer:

• Our 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.
• Relocation Eligible - relocation assistance available for this position

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
• Onsite: 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.
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As 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.

The 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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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