Raytheon
Lead Systems Engineer - Signal Processing
Raytheon, Westminster, Colorado, United States, 80031
Date Posted:
2025-10-23
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, we are dedicated to defending freedoms and deterring aggression. With over 100 years of experience and engineering excellence, we tackle meaningful challenges to ensure a safer world.
We are seeking a
Lead Systems Engineer - Signal Processing
to join our classified program at the Aurora Campus. As a key member of a dynamic, multidisciplinary development team, you will contribute throughout the entire development life cycle—from initial concept through rigorous design, development, qualification testing, and into deployment and customer support. If you have a solid engineering background and experience in radio frequency (RF) communications, algorithm prototyping, Electronic Warfare (EW) waveform design, and software-defined radios, we would love to hear from you! Responsibilities: Collaborate with systems engineers to establish rigorous requirements traceability and capability definition for signal processing within an iterative development setting. Assist in maintaining the technical baseline related to signal processing. Provide clarification and support regarding requirements and design for systems engineers, software teams, and testing personnel concerning signal processing. Participate in technical discussions with program management and customers related to signal processing. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 8 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in waveform design, modulation theory, and satellite RF link principles, including Doppler effects and link budgets. Experience in signal prototyping and simulation, working with front-end processors, radio transceivers, and communication satellites. Hands-on experience with Matlab or similar software for signal prototyping and simulation. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with antennas used in satellite communications. Experience in signal detection in complex RF environments and with spread spectrum theory and applications. Operations experience with Electronic Warfare systems. Experience in DevOps/DevSecOps within an Agile development framework. Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proficient with Agile tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket). Experience with resource modeling methodologies (e.g., Cameo). Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word). What We Offer: Our core values drive our commitment to a safer, more connected world, emphasizing Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Learn More & Apply Now! This is an onsite position at our Aurora, CO campus. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be required to attend select interview steps in person at one of our office locations. The salary range for this role is $101,000 - $203,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the posting date. 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.
Lead Systems Engineer - Signal Processing
to join our classified program at the Aurora Campus. As a key member of a dynamic, multidisciplinary development team, you will contribute throughout the entire development life cycle—from initial concept through rigorous design, development, qualification testing, and into deployment and customer support. If you have a solid engineering background and experience in radio frequency (RF) communications, algorithm prototyping, Electronic Warfare (EW) waveform design, and software-defined radios, we would love to hear from you! Responsibilities: Collaborate with systems engineers to establish rigorous requirements traceability and capability definition for signal processing within an iterative development setting. Assist in maintaining the technical baseline related to signal processing. Provide clarification and support regarding requirements and design for systems engineers, software teams, and testing personnel concerning signal processing. Participate in technical discussions with program management and customers related to signal processing. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 8 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in waveform design, modulation theory, and satellite RF link principles, including Doppler effects and link budgets. Experience in signal prototyping and simulation, working with front-end processors, radio transceivers, and communication satellites. Hands-on experience with Matlab or similar software for signal prototyping and simulation. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with antennas used in satellite communications. Experience in signal detection in complex RF environments and with spread spectrum theory and applications. Operations experience with Electronic Warfare systems. Experience in DevOps/DevSecOps within an Agile development framework. Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proficient with Agile tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket). Experience with resource modeling methodologies (e.g., Cameo). Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word). What We Offer: Our core values drive our commitment to a safer, more connected world, emphasizing Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Learn More & Apply Now! This is an onsite position at our Aurora, CO campus. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be required to attend select interview steps in person at one of our office locations. The salary range for this role is $101,000 - $203,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the posting date. 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.