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Principal Signals Software Engineer / Radio Frequency & DSP (Onsite)-March 2024
State College
Mar 29, 2026
About Principal Signals Software Engineer / Radio Frequency & DSP (Onsite)

  Date Posted:

  2024-01-09

  Country:

  United States of America

  Location:

  PA602: 302 Science Park Road, Bldg 5C 302 Science Park Road Building 5C, State College, PA, 16803-2214 USA

  Position Role Type:

  Onsite

  This position is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus

  Sign-on bonuses are not permitted for internal applicants

  About Us:

  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.

  Job Summary:

  In the Principal Signals Software Engineering role, you will design, develop, optimize, and test systems using models to successfully satisfy the customer mission for our satellite ground systems team. We are currently looking for a highly skilled and motivated Signals Software Engineer with a focus on radio frequencies, Fourier and digital signals processing to join our Satellite Ground System Team.

  Location: This is an onsite position in either State College, PA or Annapolis Junction, MD.

  Responsibilities to Anticipate:

  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.

  Basic Qualifications:

  Eight (8) years’ experience as a Signals Software Engineer (SSWE) or equivalent on a project with a focus on Radio Frequency (RF) to include 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 in software development, with a focus on signal processing, radio frequencies, and Fourier analysis.

  Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of software engineering experience.

  Clearance requirements: This position requires an active and transferable TS/SCI Full Scope Polly (FSP) U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  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

  What We Offer:

  Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

  This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

  The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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.

  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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

  Privacy Policy and Terms:

  Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms

  Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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