Sr. Signal Processing Engineer

Date Posted : 2025-12-04

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 :

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 clearance​

Security Clearance : TS / SCI - Current

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 Sr Systems Engineer – Signal Processing to join our team on the Aurora Campus, supporting a classified Program as a team member of a dynamic and multidisciplined development team.

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.

You will work on a small, tightly focused team to accomplish assigned tasking / milestones and work with key team members to ensure adherence to budgets, plans, and schedules.

The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of radio frequency (RF) communications links and systems, algorithm prototyping / modeling, waveform design and software-defined radios.

What You Will Do

Support the development and fielding life cycle from initial concept definition through detailed design, development, and qualification testing in the field and at customer support locations

Work within a small, tightly focused team to accomplish assigned tasking / milestones

Support a team of systems engineers in accomplishment of requirements traceability, capability definition in an iterative development environment

Review the outputs of systems analysis, ensuring the results can be used for the intended purpose

Support and attend technical inspection reviews and technical interchanges in support of the program

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

Experience with signal processing design and application

Experience with signal modulation application, Experience with communication links

Experience with software development (Python, C / C++ or related languages preferred), Experience working projects, and / or programs consisting of Ground-related SE, SW development, and IV&V functions

Active and transferable U.S. government issued DOD TS / SCI with Ability to Obtain Special Access security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience using MATLAB or X-MIDAS or related languages for algorithm prototyping and simulation

Experience with Agile principles, to include Agile systems engineering practices and understanding of Agile roles

Experience designing for and implementing algorithms on software-defined radios

Experience developing using git and Jira and developing with Python and Java

Experience developing on Linux operating system, Experience developing with Redhawk

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 Eligibility

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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

Location Information : Aurora, CO : https : / / careers.rtx.com / global / en / raytheon-aurora-co-location

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 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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