Principal Gem-t Forebody Digital if Receiver Projects Lead

RTX RTX · Aerospace · tewksbury, MA +1 · Engineering

This role is for a Principal GEM-T Forebody Digital IF Receiver Projects Lead at RTX, a defense company. The primary focus is on managing and executing projects related to the sustainment, modernization, and advancement of digital IF receiver systems, including technology refresh and obsolescence resolution. The role involves hands-on contributions to design, analysis, and testing, as well as collaboration with various teams and stakeholders. A U.S. security clearance is required.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead and manage projects for the GEM-T forebody digital IF receiver systems, including technology refresh initiatives, obsolescence resolutions, and performance enhancements.
  2. Define project goals, technical requirements, and deliverables in collaboration with the GEM-T Forebody Digital IF Receiver Lead and program leadership.
  3. Support production sustainment by integrating updated components, designs, and technologies into established systems with minimal disruption.
  4. Perform hands-on contributions to the design, analysis, and testing of digital IF receiver systems, particularly within the GEM-T missile forebody.
  5. Analyze technical risks and challenges, developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Required

  • Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with digital IF receiver systems, RF systems, or related aerospace/defense technologies
  • Experience with digital signal processing, RF systems, and intermediate frequency receiver architectures
  • Experience managing or contributing to technology refresh or sustainment projects
  • Experience with manufacturing and production processes for high-reliability systems
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
  • U.S. citizenship is required

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Experience with digital IF receiver systems in missile or aerospace applications
  • Proficiency in engineering tools for RF and digital system design and analysis, such as MATLAB, Simulink, HFSS, or similar
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD specifications, DoD requirements, and ITAR compliance
  • Knowledge of FPGA-based digital signal processing and high-speed data acquisition systems
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated interest in pursuing future leadership opportunities

What the JD emphasized

  • U.S. government issued security clearance is required
  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • Active and existing security clearance required after day 1