Date Posted:

2026-03-24

Country:

United States of America:

Location:

US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Are you seeking a pathway to an incredible post-military career in the Aerospace and Defense industry?

At RTX Corporation, we recognize the exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership that transitioning military service members bring to the workforce. Our Skill Bridge Program offers you a unique opportunity to transition into a rewarding career within the aerospace and defense industry, across our renowned business units: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Join us and become part of a team that is committed to innovation, excellence, and making a global impact. At RTX, you'll find a supportive environment where your military experience is valued and leveraged to drive transformative projects that shape the future of flight, defense, and connected systems.

Our Skill Bridge Program is more than just a job. It's a pathway to a career where your contributions are seen and celebrated every day. Here, you'll have the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with industry experts, and grow within a company that is dedicated to your professional development.

Are you ready to take your skills to new heights and make a difference on a global scale? Join RTX Corporation through our Skill Bridge Program and embark on a journey that goes beyond boundaries. Your future begins here.

This Skill Bridge opportunity is with Raytheon

RTX is a provider of Skill Bridge Fellowship opportunities for transitioning service members to gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace and defense business from some of the most respected leaders and engineers in the industry. Skill Bridge fellows will not be eligible for any compensation during their fellowship, as they will continue to receive all military pay and benefits. Upon successful completion of this fellowship, you will be well prepared and encouraged to apply for open positions listed on our careers page.

To be eligible for a Skill Bridge, you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be on Active-Duty orders in the U.S. Armed Forces
• Must be eligible to participate per DoD Instruction 1322.29.
• Must have all TAP and transition requirements completed prior to the start date.
• Must receive approval from Unit Commander or O4+ in the chain of command.

Raytheon: Electronic Warfare and Airborne Sensors department is seeking a Skill Bridge to design, develop, and test advanced EW technology and sensor systems across multiple programs. Responsibilities include RF system design, requirements management, testing, production support, and supplier engagement. The ideal Skill Bridge is driven, analytical, and collaborative, with strong problem-solving skills and a desire to grow.

What You Will Do:

• System Development: Understand the customer’s functional/operational needs and participate in requirements decomposition, overseeing proper allocation of technical elements
• System Integration & Test: Support system integration, test, design verification, fault identification, failure resolution, and/or acceptance of production hardware.
• Provide engineering support to lab test and qualification activities, providing engineering oversight to the test, evaluation, and analysis of issues pertaining to system hardware and firmware functionality and performance.
• Provide support for situations including (but not limited to) customer inquiries, field failures, product obsolescence, system enhancements, new product development, integration and transition to production.
• Evaluate and assess the performance of developmental electronic warfare systems, including signal processing subsystems

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science and a minimum of 2 years of prior, relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Exposure to RF system design, digital and/or analog signal processing, waveform and signal modulation analysis, and/or algorithm implementation and testing.
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance after day one of employment

Qualifications We Prefer:

• MATLAB, Path Wave ADS, and/or Path Wave EMPro for simulation and design of RF systems.
• C/C++ or Python programing languages
• RF receiver/exciter product design, development, and/or test experience in the Electronic Attack (i.e. signals jamming) sub-domain of EW
• Experience with embedded systems and embedded programming, including the design, development, and implementation of embedded systems on FPGA hardware, as well as utilizing FPGA architectures to create efficient, reliable, and high-performance embedded solutions evidenced by prior roles and projects
• RF receiver/exciter product design, development, and/or test experience in the Electronic Attack (i.e. signals jamming) sub-domain of Electronic Warfare

What we offer

Skill Bridge Fellows are not eligible for any employee benefits, however they may be available upon conversion to full-time.

Learn More & Apply Now!

This Skill Bridge position is ONSITE in Fort Wayne, IN

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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.

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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