Job Description

Systems Engineer – Signal Processing at Raytheon summary:

The Systems Engineer – Signal Processing supports classified aerospace defense programs by developing and integrating signal processing capabilities throughout the system lifecycle. Responsibilities include requirements traceability, signal processing design, support to software and test teams, and customer interaction. The role demands expertise in RF communications, waveform design, signal prototyping, and experience with Electronic Warfare systems, operating in an Agile environment.

Date Posted:

2025-08-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CO102: 16800 E Centretech Pkwy,Aurora 16800 East Centretech Pkwy Building S75, Aurora, CO, 80011 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

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. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer – Signal Processing to support one of our premier classified programs on the Aurora Campus. As a team member of a dynamic and multidiscipline development team, your responsibilities will span the development and fielding life cycle from initial concept definition through detailed design, development, and qualification testing and into fielding and customer support. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with experience in radio frequency (RF) communications links and systems, algorithm prototyping/modeling, Electronic Warfare (EW) waveform design, and software-defined radios.

What You Will Do

• Work within a team of systems engineers to accomplish requirements traceability and capability definition, as related to signal processing in an iterative development environment
• Assist with maintaining the program technical baseline as it relates to signal processing
• Provide support and clarification of requirements and design to systems engineers, software development teams and integration and test personnel as it relates to signal processing
• Support technical interchange meetings with program management and the customer in matters related to signal processing
• Must be willing and able to travel as required (~10%)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with waveform design and modulation theory applications as well as satellite RF links (modulation, Doppler effects, link budgets. Multiple access techniques, etc.)
• Experience using signal prototyping and simulation as well as working with front-end processors, radio transceivers, communication satellites and their ground terminals

Qualifications We Prefer

• Theoretical knowledge and experience working with antennas used for satellite communications
• Experience with signal detection in challenging RF environments and spread spectrum (direct sequence and frequency hopped) theory and application
• Experience with operations of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems
• Experience working in DevOps and/or DevSecOps in an Agile development environment
• Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle, roles and functions and strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Experience with Agile tool sets (JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, etc.)
• Experience with modeling resources and methodologies (Cameo)
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Project, PowerPoint, Excel and Word)

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

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• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense.

• Please consider the following role type definitions 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.
• Location Information: This position is for an onsite role at our Aurora, CO (Denver area) campus

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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 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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Keywords:

Systems Engineering, Signal Processing, RF Communications, Waveform Design, Electronic Warfare, Agile Development, DevOps, Software-Defined Radios, Algorithm Prototyping, Satellite Communications

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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