Principal Systems Performance Engineer

Company: Raytheon Careers
Location: Tewksbury
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

Tewksbury, Ma Bldg 3 Concord 50 Apple Hill Drive Concord - Building 3, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA*Position Role Type:*
OnsiteAt Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. The *System Engineering Directorate* is the central focus for Mission Systems Integration activities within Raytheon, responsible for defining customer needs, functional and product architecture, requirements definition and decomposition, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), system performance, and System Security Engineering (SSE)
The LTAMDS program is seeking an Identification Friend-or-Foe (IFF) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the hands-on test and validation effort of the IFF Subsystem with the ultimate goal of LTAMDS platform AIMS 1203 IFF Certification. In this role, the selected candidate will be responsible for integrating the IFF capabilities with a network-centric Command and Control (C2) system. This includes developing and identifying use cases, developing test scenarios, working with the systems and software team to identify and resolve issues, and verifying that the solutions are implemented as designed. This position can be located in either Tewksbury, MA or Marlborough, MA, and requires occasional travel to support test activities.
Develop test cases/scenarios to verify performance requirements

* Lead/support IFF system validation of performance

* Statistical and numerical analysis of IFF performance data

* Using computer interface tools (Linux, Ethernet) to intercept and record message data fields for subsequent analysis

* Analysis tool development in support of problem identification and resolution

* Collaboration with Systems and Software Engineers to develop and implement solutions

* Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 5 years of prior relevant experience. The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.


*An active and in-scope Secret US security clearance

* Experience with design, development, and analysis of cooperative radar (IFF) systems

* antenna, digital beamforming, spread-spectrum waveforms, cryptology principles, multi-sensor track management, adaptive signal processing, clutter mitigation techniques, sensor resource management and mission planning

* Ability to analyze IFF Transponder Truth Data

* Experience with MATLAB/Python/C++

* Experience with technical writing and oral presentations

* Systems Engineering experience on DoD systems

* Additional focus areas include signal processing and waveform design, phased array and digital beamforming technology, RF communications basics (inc. link analysis), radar search and track basics, target and threat modeling, integration and test of large radar systems, MBSE.

*healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
*Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.
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.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.*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.*
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