Job Description
Date Posted 2026-03-02Country: United States of AmericaLocation US-AZ-TUCSON-849 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 849 (External Site)Position Role Type: OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateAt 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Systems Engineering and Test Center (SE&TC) organization is currently hiring a Signal Processing Systems Engineer II to join our Tucson, AZ location. SE&TC is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to design, develop, and test to shape innovative solutions for our customers. Join our organization and collaborate in the design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and performance assessment of radar frequency (RF) or ElectroOptical/Infrared (EO/IR) algorithms and models. Used across our products and new business initiatives, signal processing algorithms extract and exploit signals to be used for calibration and de-noising of raw sensor data; detecting, acquiring, tracking, and classifying objects of interest; and sensor fusion. This role is 100% on-site at our Tucson, AZ campus. What You Will Do In this Systems Engineer II role, you will support the following types of activities: You will act as an entry-level professional with theoretical knowledge of RF or EO/IR signal processing to support development, execution, and completion of difficult and potentially complex program objectives. Troubleshoot and Analyze: Participate in engineering lab environments to test, verify, and validate RF or EO/IR models and signal processing algorithm performance in accordance with requirements. Drive Performance: Collaborate across functions to drive performance improvements and resolve system issues. Integrate Systems: Integrate algorithms into tactical system hardware and software, evaluating their functionality and impact. Decision analysis & Resolution: Conduct trade studies and present results to stakeholders. Document and Communicate: Develop integration documentation, execute plans, analyze data, verify requirements and effectively communicate results to leadership and stakeholders. Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve seamless integration and system functionality through all development phases from program start-up to live-fire testing. Perform Data Analysis: Use and modify simulations for the design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and performance assessment of RF or EO/IR algorithms and models. Present Findings: Present technical findings and solutions to leadership and customers. Qualifications You Must Have: Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) This position requires 12 months or less of professional experience (excluding internships) Experience developing scripts and functions with MATLAB or Python for evaluation of data sets. Experience with the C or C++ programming languages. Ability to obtain an Interim Secret U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer Have completed or currently be taking at least two courses in Signal Processing / Image Processing (e.g., Signals & Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Signal Analysis, Radar Signal Processing, Radar and Communication Systems, Radar Systems Analysis & Design, Adaptive Array Processing, Digital Image Processing, or equivalent). Minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA. Professional internships, capstone/senior project, or academic research that provides experience applying signal processing techniques to RF or EO/IR data and models. Experience with version control tools such as Azure DevOps and Git. Experience with performance analysis and presenting analytical and technical material. Experience working in an engineering lab, test facility, or in the field, sup