Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) Sensor Payload Image Processing Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Company: RTX
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

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We are looking for an Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) sensor payload Image Processing Senior Principal Systems Engineer to be part of a growth-oriented organization. This role will leverage your knowledge of all elements of a spaceborne image acquisition system, including algorithm design, sensor and hardware/software performance considerations, optics design, and interface requirements. The successful candidate will have a strong Physical Science/Engineering/Applied Math/Computer Science background. The job will require continuous interaction with the program Chief Engineer, the Systems Engineering team, and a broad cross-functional team. Your vital contribution will help us to deliver excellence on a dynamic program critical to national security.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years engineering experience
• Strong Physical Science/Engineering/Applied Math/Computer Science background
• Experience with digital image processing
• Extensive experience programming with Matlab
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time and tasks
• Ability to determine and develop rigorous analytical approaches to problem solving
• Evidence of problem solving and time management skills
• Experience working with multi-disciplined teams
• Active Department of Defense (DOD) Secret Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance as of day one of employment
  Desired Skills:
• Experience designing algorithms for target detection and tracking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams
• Experience designing hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop testbeds for algorithm verification
• Experience with flight software auto-generation using Simulink
• Experience with extended Kalman filter design
  Required Education (including Major):
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Math, Science or related technical STEM discipline
  
  **U.S. Citizenship Status is requires as this position will require the ability to access US only data systems**
  
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  173510Raytheon 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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