Senior Systems Engineer – Electronic Warfare and Airborne Sensors

Date Posted: 2026-01-09

Country: United States of America

Location: IN301: 1010 Production Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

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
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About Raytheon

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.

About the Role

The Electronic Warfare and Airborne Sensors department within the Space and Air Sensors; Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) organization has an immediate opening for a Senior Systems Engineer to support the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge Electronic Warfare (EW) technology for a suite of products across multiple programs. This position supports a variety of activities including but not limited to architecture development, requirements management, and development oversight for signal processing systems and software defined RF systems (radar, communications, and/or EW). This is an onsite position located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

What You Will Do

• Analyze, develop, and implement engineering solutions for complex systems operating under moderate technical uncertainty
• Assess the customer's architectural needs and desired capabilities and participate in requirements decomposition to ensure appropriate allocation of technical architecture elements
• Create innovative solutions to complex technical challenges in signal processing design
• Design, modify, and/or test existing electronic warfare signal‑processing and control algorithms, along with the associated system software
• Develop and execute test plans, including test simulations and lab tests to verify system capability
• Evaluate and assess functional performance of developmental RF systems, including signal processing subsystems, software, and/or firmware/control algorithms
• Support bid and proposal efforts by providing accurate labor estimations and material cost estimations
• Maintain organized workflows, documentation, and processes to support team operations
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, design reviews, and test result briefings to internal teams and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of prior relevant systems engineering experience
• RF system design, digital and analog signal processing, waveform and modulation analysis, and algorithm development, implementation, and testing
• Knowledge defining system architectures, including requirements derivation, allocation, traceability, and configuration management
• Experience with developing system models, simulations, and analytical tools to evaluate, predict, and optimize system performance
• Ability to support occasional business travel (20% or less)
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with development, implementation, and test of RF jamming algorithms
• MATLAB, Python, C++, Path Wave ADS, AMD Vivado, and/or Path Wave EMPro for simulation and design of RF systems
• RF receiver/exciter product design, development, and/or test experience in electronic warfare systems
• Embedded systems and embedded programming
• Experience implementing digital signal processing solutions on embedded processors and digital hardware
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools (e.g. Cameo or similar)
• Knowledge of DOORS for requirements management

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 assistance is available

Salary Range: $86,800 USD - $165,200 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.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 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.

Incentive Compensation

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.

Additional Information

• 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.
• 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.

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 and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

About RTX

RTX 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, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 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, Virginia.