Principal Radar Systems Engineer

About the role

The Surface Radars and Sensors (SR&S) Center within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) organization is seeking a Principal Radar Systems Engineer to join our Modeling and Simulation (M&S) team. This role is based onsite in Colorado Springs, CO.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of architectures and requirements to define, characterize, and document radar OSI M&S capabilities.
• Contribute to architectural framework updates, system-of-system functional and performance requirements, detailed algorithm descriptions, test scenario definitions, and verification approaches.
• Conduct requirements analysis and benchmarking to validate algorithm designs and ensure system-level performance aligns with operational objectives.
• Collaborate closely with software and integration/test engineers to deliver innovative and high-performing radar solutions.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with Radar Systems and/or other related areas of systems engineering, including Model Based System Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience with radar signal processing, signal processing theory, and/or signal modeling.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, and/or LINUX OS platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with radar system concepts including detection, discrimination, tracking, and signal processing algorithms, as well as their behaviors and performance.
• Proven experience in system-level requirements development, documentation, maintenance, and/or the design of system-level software architecture.
• Hands-on experience in developing and coding system models, algorithms, test vectors, and evaluation tools to analyze radar requirements and performance.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, document, and maintain processes, methods, and tools to ensure engineering excellence.
• Track record of developing technical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Java, and tools like DOORS.
• Familiarity with the software development process using Agile methodologies and associated tools, such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven history of delivering innovative technical solutions.
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, including technical writing, oral presentations, and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience interfacing with customers and leading the development of technical solutions for complex user requirements.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a geographically distributed team environment.

What We Offer

• Relocation eligibility – Relocation assistance available.
• 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.
• Salary range for this role is $107,500 - $204,500.
• Benefits include 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.
• 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.
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