Senior Algorithm Systems Engineer

RTX RTX · Aerospace · plano, TX +1 · Engineering

Senior Algorithm Systems Engineer for advanced aerospace sensor programs, focusing on system-level performance analysis, algorithm development, statistical modeling, and data analysis within a defense context. Requires a STEM degree, experience in signal/image processing or machine learning, C++/MATLAB/Python proficiency, and a US security clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Perform system level performance analysis to evaluate and optimize advanced airborne sensor capabilities
  2. Develop, refine, and analyze algorithms to support mission-critical aerospace applications
  3. Conduct trade studies to compare technical approaches and guide engineering decisions
  4. Build statistical models and performance predictions for complex, multidisciplinary systems
  5. Execute detailed data analyses following Raytheon engineering processes and best practices

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Signal Processing Algorithms or Models, Image Processing Algorithms or Models, Detection Theory or Machine Learning
  • Knowledge developing and implementing signal processing algorithms for airborne surveillance applications
  • Experience in UNIX/Linux environments
  • Programming experience in C or C++
  • Hands on experience using MATLAB or Python for data analysis
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance

Nice to have

  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance
  • Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM preferred)
  • Mathematical modeling and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Experience using software change management tools, version control systems, and established software development processes
  • Realtime programming for embedded or mission critical systems

What the JD emphasized

  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance is required prior to start date
  • Machine Learning

Other signals

  • Develop, refine, and analyze algorithms to support mission-critical aerospace applications
  • Build statistical models and performance predictions for complex, multidisciplinary systems
  • Machine Learning