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Prattwhitney lists this Senior Principal System Engineer opportunity in colorado springs, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
In this role, you will play a critical part in the enhancement and modernization of Ground-Based Radar (GBR) Systems. Your contributions will include developing and analyzing system requirements, designing system architectures, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver advanced radar solutions.
What You Will Do
Lead the development of architectures and requirements to define, characterize, and document Ground-Based Radar (GBR) systems.
Contribute to architectural framework updates, system-of-system functional and performance requirements, detailed algorithm descriptions, test scenario definitions, and verification approaches.
Conduct requirements analysis and benchmarking to validate algorithm designs and ensure system-level performance aligns with operational objectives.
Collaborate closely with software and integration/test engineers to deliver innovative and high-performing radar solutions.
This role is based onsite in Colorado Springs, CO.
Qualifications
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience with Radar Systems or related areas of systems engineering, including Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) and/or Cameo.
Experience with MATLAB (including object-oriented programming), and/or LINUX operating systems.
Experience with radar system concepts including detection, discrimination, tracking, and signal processing algorithms, as well as their behaviors and performance.
Proven experience in system-level requirements development, documentation, maintenance, and/or the design of system-level software architecture.
Hands-on experience in developing and coding system models, algorithms, test vectors, and evaluation tools to analyze radar requirements and performance.
Demonstrated ability to develop, document, and maintain processes, methods, and tools to ensure engineering excellence.
Track record of developing technical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
Proficiency in programming languages such as python, C/C++, Java, and tools like DOORS.
Familiarity with the software development process using Agile methodologies and associated tools, such as JIRA and Confluence.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven history of delivering innovative technical solutions.
Proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Excellent communication skills, including technical writing, oral presentations, and interpersonal skills.
Previous experience interfacing with customers and leading the development of technical solutions for complex user requirements.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a geographically distributed team environment.
Experience collaborating across disciplines and communicating effectively with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
Advanced Degree in STEM.
What We Offer
Relocation Eligibility - Relocation assistance available.
The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD.
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
Holidays
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.
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.
RTX 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, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 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, Virginia.
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable 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.
Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
This role is a U.S.-based role.
Onsite role: employees who are working in onsite roles will work primarily onsite. 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.
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Worksite address
colorado springs, CO, 80509, US
Who can apply
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