Systems Engineer II - Signal Processing (Onsite)
Job Description Date Posted: 2026-09-14\n Country: United States of America \n Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-849 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 849 (External Site) \n Position Role Type: Onsite \n 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 \n Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret \n Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date\n \n \n Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. \n \n Join our organization and collaborate in the design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and performance assessment of radar frequency (RF) or ElectroOptical/Infrared (EO/IR) algorithms and models. Used across our products and new business initiatives, signal processing algorithms extract and exploit signals to be used for calibration and de-noising of raw sensor data; detecting, acquiring, tracking, and classifying objects of interest; and sensor fusion. \n \n This is an Entry Level Role onsite in Tucson, AZ \n \n What You Will Do: \n \n As a Systems Engineer II, Signal Processing, you will participate in engineering lab environments to test, verify, and validate RF or EO/IR models and signal processing algorithm performance in accordance with requirements. You will integrate algorithms into tactical system hardware and software and evaluate their functionality and impact. You will develop documentation, execute plans, analyze data, verify requirements, and effectively communicate results to leadership and stakeholders. \n \n Qualifications You Must Have: \n \n Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date. \n \n \n Experience developing scripts and functions with MATLAB or Python for evaluation of data sets. \n \n \n Experience with the C or C++ programming languages. \n \n \n Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects. \n \n Qualifications We Prefer \n \n \n Have completed or currently be taking at least two courses in Signal Processing / Image Processing (e.g., Signals & Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Signal Analysis, Radar Signal Processing, Radar and Communication Systems, Radar Systems Analysis & Design, Adaptive Array Processing, Digital Image Processing, or equivalent). \n \n \n Professional internships, capstone/senior project, or academic research that provides experience applying signal processing techniques to RF or EO/IR data and models. \n \n \n Experience with version control tools such as Azure DevOps and Git. \n \n \n Prior internship, co-op, or work experience. \n \n \n What We Offer: \n \n 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. \n \n \n Relocation Eligibility \n \n \n Learn More & Apply Now! \n \n Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. \n \n \n Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. \n \n \n This position requires ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State \n \n \n \n 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. \n The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.\n \n \n 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.\n \n 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.\n \n 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.\n \n 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.\n \n \n 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. \n \n \n Privacy Policy and Terms: \n Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
