Space Systems Engineering- Modes/Calibration Lead

Company: RTX
Location: Pico Rivera
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

Would you like to be part of the new space movement? Do you have the leadership gene? Raytheon Intelligence & Space is the place for you. In the last few years you might have seen in your social media feed amazingly beautiful images of the Earth from space in exquisite detail. Or perhaps images in the news forecasting the weather and reporting on natural disasters.. Behind many of these amazing images are the technologies and innovations created by the engineers at Raytheon Intelligence & Space. Situated in sunny Southern California, a location rich in aerospace history, we have unparalleled heritage in advanced sensing systems for space exploration, national security and civil space. We are actively seeking engineers to help evolve our technology and grow our business into new domains and markets. Are you up to the challenge? Were looking for you.

The Systems Engineering Center (SEC) is seeking strong, technically sound engineering leaders committed and passionate about creating innovative, cost-effective solutions for complex space applications using RF. The successful candidate will be a member of the Space Mission Analysis Department and will provide engineering leadership for full range of systems design, analysis-related, and integration & test in support of RIS space RF programs.

* Development of mathematical algorithms for signal processing and calibration

* Computer modeling and simulation of sensor physics and phenomenology

* Development of mathematical algorithms for target tracking and data fusion

* Performance predictions & trade studies

* Waveform design, optimization, and exploitation

* Technical leadership participating in technical peer reviews throughout the product lifecycle of design, development, integration and test, and test requirements verification

* Develop the analysis to predict overall system performance, error margins and performance budgets (link budget).

* Technical leadership of peer groups, and provides technical mentoring to programs as subject matter expert for RF sensors.

* Conduct system design reviews, test readiness reviews, and test review boards.

* Support the development and flow down of systems requirements, error budget trees, and performance modeling, simulation and analysis

Required Skills:

* Minimum of 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or algorithm development

* Demonstrated interpersonal communication and presentation skills both verbal and written

* Current and Active TS Clearance Required

* Strong mathematical background and desire to learn and contribute to a team-oriented environment

* Knowledge and experience of performance predictions & trade studies

* Knowledge and experience of waveform design, optimization, and exploitation

* Knowledge and experience of sensor operations, calibration, and antenna processing

* Knowledge and experience of data association and track filtering techniques

* Knowledge and experience of clutter and jammer mitigation

Desired Skills:

* Able to effectively multi-task multiple tasks and priority actions

* Current and Active TS/SCI Clearance

* Experience in Matlab, C++, or related languages

* Experience in algorithm development

* Experience working with both customer and internal resources

* Work experience in sensor design, development, integration and test

* Experience in software development of embedded, real-time complex systems

* Experience in hardware and software integration of embedded, real-time complex systems

* Graduate level coursework in and/or work experience in digital filtering, linear algebra, stochastic processes, estimation theory, and detection theory

* Leadership and communication skills

* Experience leading a technical team of System Engineers and Analysts

* Knowledge and experience of digital signal processing, adaptive processing and data processing

* Knowledge and experience of signal processing techniques, mathematical algorithms, analytic techniques and computer simulations

Required Education:

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Math, Science or related STEM degree

**U.S. Citizenship Status is requires as this position will require the ability to access US only data systems**

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Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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