Lead EW Software Engineer

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-02-04
Country: United States of America
Location: US-VA-ARLINGTON-111 ~ 1300 17Th St N ~ BBN ARLINGTON
Position Role Type: Onsite
Salary Range: $145,600 USD - $276,800 USD

Security Clearance 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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret
• Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

About RTX Corporation

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Our 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

About RTX BBN Technologies

RTX BBN Technologies solves challenging, real-world problems for our customers in the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community through research, exploration, development, and prototyping. Our team specializes in developing next-generation Electronic Warfare (EW) and related RF sensor system technologies by combining a fundamental understanding of the underlying EM physics including complex electromagnetic interactions and signatures, and propagation phenomenology, with a deep expertise in analysis, statistical signal processing, optimization, and machine learning.

About the Role

We are searching for a Lead EW Software Engineer who will function as a senior technical contributor and help develop and grow a team of 5 to 10 other engineers and scientists across multiple EW and RF sensing projects. You will provide technical leadership on design and implementation, working closely with other highly skilled professionals in areas of signal processing algorithms, modeling and simulation, and firmware development. You will work collaboratively with our principal investigators (PI) and program managers (PM) to help coordinate resources, track progress, facilitate collaboration, and ensure on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Continue to function as a strong individual contributor in EW embedded software development
• Lead other engineers and scientists to design, develop, implement, and test new applications and prototype systems
• Collaborate across a broader team of signal processing algorithm developers, hardware designers, and software implementation experts to plan out and achieve program goals
• Look across current and future program needs to estimate high-level software development tasking
• Mentor less senior professionals
• Lead strategic objectives to synergize the software baselines across multiple related programs
• Motivate a collaborative work environment across geographic locations
• Participate in laboratory and field tests to collect and analyze data, test new capabilities, and perform demonstrations
• Lead successful execution of field events and prototype demonstrations

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance
• MS with 7+ years of relevant experience, or BS with 10+ years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related field
• Experience shaping, pursuing, and capturing new opportunities through customer interactions and proposal development
• Experience leading a technical team of 3-5+ other technical professionals
• High proficiency in C/C++ and Python/MATLAB
• High proficiency with embedded development and applications
• Proficiency with digital signal processing (DSP)
• Independently execute responsibilities with minimal review or supervision
• Takes proactive action to anticipate, understand, and meet customer needs
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• TS DoD clearance

Desired Experience

This role requires deep technical involvement, allowing you to keep your skills current and relevant while developing or enhancing cross-functional skills in areas such as:

• Software-defined radio
• Signal processing
• Real-time embedded software/firmware development
• Embedded Linux ARM processors and system on chip (SoC) systems
• Statistical modeling and/or deep learning
• FPGA development using Verilog or VHDL

Travel Requirements

• Position will require some amount of overnight travel

What We Offer

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.

Benefits include:

• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care
• Medical, dental, vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed; dependent on individual performance, business unit performance, and/or company performance)

About Our Team and Environment

To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide:

• A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D
• A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research
• A technically competent pool of research scientists who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine your research vision and goals
• Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support
• Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition your research and ultimately see it fielded

Additional Information

• Position Location: Onsite at our Arlington, VA headquarters
• Relocation Assistance: Available
• U.S. Citizenship: Required as this position needs an active U.S. security clearance as of day one of employment
• Interview 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
• Application Window: 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.