Date Posted:
2026-04-14Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
We’re looking for Sr. Systems Engineer - RF Signal and Sensor Modeling Engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, engaging in a dynamic team environment, and are eager to learn.
As a Sr. Systems Engineer - RF Signal and Sensor Modeling Engineer, you will work on a close-knit team to create advanced, physics-based modeling solutions in a DoD Space. You will develop key technologies in the RF domain to help engineers grasp the most complex aspects of energy transport, enabling the design and test of tomorrow’s artificial intelligence algorithms and hardware solutions. You will deploy cutting-edge technologies, leverage your software development skills and collaborate with your Signal and Sensor Modeling peers. This is an Onsite role in Tucson, AZ.
What You will Do
- You will champion novel solutions for advanced modeling techniques.
- You will develop new C++ models in an extensible and maintainable fashion.
- You will deploy Radio Frequency (RF) phenomenology and advanced physics concepts in software implementation.
- You will enable our customer’s success through adoption and utilization of modeling solutions.
- You will work efficiently inside an established software product, across programming languages, and technical environments.
- You will research and develop novel RF modeling solutions.
- You will coordinate with multiple development teams to prioritize and solve complex software and physics problems.
- You will mentor and share RF expertise with your team.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience
- Experience applying object-oriented software design and programming in C or C++
- Experience using Python or MATLAB for evaluation of data sets
- Experience with UNIX / Linux or Apple OS or Windows DOS command line
- Experience in radar processing, Imaging RF systems, energy transport, radar physics, signal processing, and/or discrimination algorithms
- Ability to obtain an Interim Secret U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Qualifications We Prefer
- Experience with OpenGL, CUDA, or other GPU accelerated languages/architectures and Scene Generation/Sensor Modeling technologies
- Experience with electronic warfare modeling, developing signal processing algorithms for missile applications, signal & image processing, digital communications, or estimation theory, or AI/ML and training techniques
- Experience with Real-time Programming, software change management tools and processes, using and augmenting Build Systems (Make / CMake), and working with large production software environment
- Experience interfacing with adjacent engineering disciplines (Signal Processing, Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering)
- Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related STEM degree
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.
- This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ:
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 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 lim