SPY-6 Radar - Senior Software Integration Engineer

The Ground and Maritime Defense Radar Software department is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Radar Software Integration Engineer to join the SPY-6 Family of Radars Software Operations team. The ideal candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, high-performance radar software solutions. This role involves integrating, testing, and troubleshooting radar software to ensure optimal system performance in various operating environments. You will interact with downstream program stakeholders and tackle complex software integration issues across the SPY-6 program radar variants. You will perform Tier 1 support and triage for software issues occurring at downstream test sites and will coordinate with in-plant subject matter experts to resolve these issues. You will deploy, install, and update radar software at downstream radar sites.

What You Will Do

• Lead software integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities for radar systems.

• Act as primary point of contact for Tier 1 support and triage of downstream software issues.

• Conduct software integration, system testing, and debugging in lab and field environments.

• Independently develop and execute test plans, procedures, and scripts to validate radar software functionality and performance.

• Collaborate with various stakeholders and engineering disciplines to resolve software and hardware integration challenges.

• Take ownership of tasks and mentor junior engineers as needed.

• Document integration processes, test results, and troubleshooting steps to ensure knowledge transfer and system traceability.

• Moderate travel (10-25%) to support field installation and troubleshooting.

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * Typically requires a degree in Science,Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience in software integration, development, or testing, preferably in radar systems or embedded systems.
• Experience with high-level programming languages such as C++ or Java.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Bash.
• Experience with Linux and the command line interface.
• Experience with software debugging and troubleshooting tools (e.g., GDB, Wireshark, etc.).
• Experience with version control systems like Git or Rational Clearcase.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, etc.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with radar systems, signal processing, or real-time systems.
• Knowledge of hardware/software integration processes, particularly with radar or sensor systems.
• Experience with MATLAB or other data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA , 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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