
Principal Signals Software Engineer
RTX
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: State College • Colorado • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Design, develop, and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
- Collaborate with the engineering team to integrate signal processing software with satellite ground systems
- Develop and implement algorithms for signal processing, including Fourier transforms, digital signal processing, and RF signal processing
- Analyze and optimize signal processing algorithms for improved performance
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to signal processing software
- Lead one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any project
- Follow established Software processes and procedures, development, documentation and maintenance/management of operations concepts and requirements
Requirements
- 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
- Active and transferable TS/SCI with Polygraph U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date with the adjudication date less than three years ago from your starting date for this position
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
- Minimum of eight (8) years of prior relevant experience
- Experience as a Signals Software Engineer (SSWE) or equivalent on a project with a focus on Radio Frequency (RF)
- Experience with Fourier transforms, filtering, communications theory, digital modulation, error control coding, signals analysis tools (e.g., Wigner-Ville transform (WVT), DVT), and digital signal processing (e.g., adaptive beamforming/ filtering, demodulation)
- Experience with software-defined radio architectures
- Experience in programming languages such as Java, C, C++, and Python
- Experience with satellite communication systems and ground systems
- Experience with commercial wireless standards
- Experience with geolocation techniques
- Experience with software configuration management
- Experience with Python and Matlab
Benefits
- Parental (including paternal) leave
- Flexible work schedules
- Achievement awards
- Educational assistance
- Child/adult backup care
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Paid time off
- Holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
signal processingFourier transformsdigital signal processingRF signal processingalgorithms developmentsoftware-defined radioprogramming languages (Java, C, C++, Python)adaptive beamformingdemodulationsoftware configuration management
Soft Skills
collaborationtroubleshootingleadershipproblem-solvingcommunication
Certifications
TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance