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Senior Principal Software Systems Engineer (Onsite)

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RTX

Senior Principal Software Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Allen, TX

Date Posted:
2024-12-11
Country:
United States of America
Location:
TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite

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 Signal Processing department is seeking a senior Software Systems Engineer to support our emerging programs product area. This engineer will provide technical leadership to multi-disciplinary program teams and partner with the lead system engineer to ensure that the systems engineering processes are in place and followed. The Senior Software Systems Engineer will use their expertise in radar, software engineering, and signal processing to provide technical guidance and be the technical point of contact for advanced radar and Electronic Warfare capabilities.

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What You Will Do

  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary program teams to develop and design complex electronic warfare or radar systems and provide technical guidance to the team
  • Lead a team in the derivation of system requirements, functional analyses, system design maturation, and development of advanced simulations and performance models
  • Develop technical performance metrics for system architectures that support engagement of emerging complex threats
  • Participate in definition of team objectives and provide solutions to technical tasks across the product development lifecycle from early demonstrations to production and sustainment.
  • Execute in-house and off-site system demonstration activities for demonstrations and/or subsystem sell-off, and brief senior program and engineering leadership

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 10 years of prior Systems Engineering experience.
  • Experience providing technical briefs to subcontractors, senior level executives, and/or customers.
  • Experience in development of Electronic Warfare, Radar, or RF products and systems.
  • Experience with software engineering and software architecture of radar or EW systems
  • Experience with execution of EW/Radar systems integration, verification, and validation activities in either lab or field environments.
  • Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start. US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Advanced education in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field such as electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, etc.
  • Strong communication skills. This role will be responsible for communicating technical status to customers, program, functional, and business leaders.
  • Domain expertise in digital signal processing, electronic warfare techniques, radar modes, or RF tactical communication waveforms
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance with investigation within 5 years

What We Offer

  • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
  • Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance is available

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  • RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation - and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

  • #reempowerprogram

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

  • 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.


  • This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm


  • This position is an onsite role - McKinney, TX: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location


  • We Are RTX

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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Client-provided location(s): McKinney, TX, USA
Job ID: Raytheon_Technologies_FGB-330290674
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Lunch and Learns