Senior Principal Systems Engineer - EO/IR Sensor Payload Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (Onsite)

Key Skills

Algorithms, Analytical and Problem solving, C Programming, C++, Data Analysis, Data oriented design- DoD, Effective communication skills, GPUs, High performance computing- HPC, Java Programming, MATLAB Programming, Python Programming, Statistics

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

Develop, execute, and analyze simulations in a high-performance computing environment, which can include the use of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), to support electrooptical infrared (EO/IR) system design/trade studies, performance assessment, algorithm enhancements, algorithm validation and integrated system tests.

Work within a team to develop analysis of the data for the specific task as well as provide insight and understanding of the system performance, recognizing, and troubleshooting any anomalies observed in the simulation results.

Ensure the solutions provided meet their defined requirements and function as needed through rigorous verification and validation. This activity utilizes data from several sources up to and including system level testing. 

Assist with integrating high-fidelity radiometric simulations into federations managed by other US Government organizations.

Clearance Requirement: Must have an active Secret Security Clearance, US Citizenship required.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 10 years or more experience with EO/IR sensor payload Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis
• Modeling, simulation, statistics, or analysis
• Digital image processing
• MATLAB for data analysis
• Programming in MATLAB, C, C++, Java, or Python
• Interpersonal/Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Determine and develop rigorous analytical approaches to problem solving
• Active DOD Secret Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance as of day one of employment.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with object-oriented programming with proficiency in Windows and Linux
• Adaptive signal and image processing and optimization
• Radiometry, EM wave propagation phenomenology and modeling
• Knowledge of classification and machine learning techniques

Required Education: 

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a related STEM discipline such as Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline.

Relocation Eligible: 

Relocation assistance available provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements. 

ERIP: 

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

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust 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 superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

The salary range for this role is 123,000 USD - 259,000 USD; however, RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role 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.

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.