EW and Signal Processing Senior Principal Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-04-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA111: 1300 N 17th Street, Arlington 1300 North 17th Street Suite 400, Arlington, VA, 22209 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

RTX BBN Technologies solves challenging problems of high importance to our customers in the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and Industry by rapidly prototyping systems for sensing complex physical phenomena, correlating them to events of interest, and producing high-value, actionable information from the sensed data. The team specializes in delivering networked sensor system solutions by leveraging a strong understanding of the underlying physics, high-fidelity modeling and simulation of complex signatures and propagation phenomenology, deep expertise in signal processing, proven capabilities in system development, and mature tools to enable rapid design cycles from theory to demonstration. The team also develops Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and solutions by leveraging extensive knowledge of various sensing systems. BBN is currently seeking a Senior Engineer, EW and Signal Processing, with experience in several of the following areas to join our team in Arlington, VA or Columbia, MD:

• Statistical signal processing
• Adaptive signal processing
• RF propagation modeling
• Sensing
• Physical-layer communications

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement innovative algorithms and techniques for RF Sensing and EW systems.
• Conduct rapid prototyping of software solutions using MATLAB, Python, and C/C++.
• Perform signal processing and analysis to support mission systems.
• Contribute to radar EP and ESM research and capability development.
• Apply software engineering practices to integrate research outputs into operational tools and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to solve challenging problems and deliver actionable results.
• Participate in laboratory and field tests to collect and analyze data, test new capabilities, and perform demonstrations.
• Overnight travel required for certain projects

Qualifications you Must Have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related major and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience.
• Strong proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++.
• Solid foundation in RF signal processing and algorithm development.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply complex technical concepts.
• Capacity to develop novel concepts that address challenging technical problems of concern to BBN’s customers
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to routinely plans/directs/coordinates projects or significant portions of large projects; projects are complex, difficult and involve multiple staff.
• Takes proactive action to anticipate, understand, and meet customer needs.
• Speaks for BBN to external customers; customer relies on experience and performance
• US citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance is required. Active security clearance is a plus.

Qualifications We Prefer - Familiar with all, Expert in some

• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• Experience working on technical teams on advanced R&D programs (e.g., DARPA, IARPA, AFRL, ONR research projects).
• Significant experience implementing research-grade algorithms and applying these to data collected from real sensors or radios
• Experience conducting research and publishing findings.

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 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.

•           Relocation Assistance available

•           This position is Onsite at our Arlington, VA headquarters

To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide:

• A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D.
• A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.
• A diverse and technically competent pool of research scientists who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine your research vision and goals.
• Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support.

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The salary range for this role is 137,000 USD - 275,000 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 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.

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