Raytheon Technologies

DSP Software Engineer (On-Site)

Raytheon Technologies$86K — $165K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 5+ years of experience required.
  • Proficient in Python and C++ programming languages.
  • Experience developing software within Linux environments.
  • Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and RF communication systems essential.
  • Familiarity with object-oriented design and development practices.
  • Experienced in developing GUIs using PyQt or Qt.
  • Skilled in multi-threaded application development and working with relational databases like MySQL.
  • Active and transferable TS/SCI security clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design and implementation of new signal processing systems.
  • Develop software solutions for RF signal processing and wireless communication.
  • Create and maintain real-time applications using Python and C++ in Linux.
  • Enhance X-Midas applications and data processing tools.
  • Design intuitive GUIs for engineering and analysis tasks.
  • Optimize multi-threaded applications for data processing efficiency.
  • Implement and improve signal detection and frequency tuning capabilities.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options available.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage provided.
  • 401(k) with company match to support retirement savings.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health expenses.
  • Flexible work schedules to maintain work-life balance.
  • Employee assistance program for personal support.
  • Educational benefits through the Employee Scholar Program.
  • Parental leave, paid time off, and holiday pay.
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-09-01
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-PA-STATE COLLEGE-5A ~ 302 Science Park Rd ~ BLDG 5A
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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:
TS/SCI - Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

What You Will Do
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of new signal processing capabilities.
  • Join our team as a DSP Software Engineer, where you will play a key role in designing and developing software solutions that support advanced RF signal processing and wireless communication systems. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to create high-performance, real-time applications that drive mission-critical operations. Your contributions will directly impact the development of innovative technologies in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
  • Design, develop, and maintain software applications for RF signal processing and wireless communication protocols.
  • Develop real-time signal processing applications using Python and C++ within Linux environments.
  • Build and enhance X-Midas applications, primitives, macros, and data processing tools.
  • Create intuitive graphical user interfaces using PyQt for engineering and data analysis applications.
  • Develop and optimize multi-threaded applications for high-throughput data processing.
  • Implement and improve signal detection, filtering, and frequency tuning capabilities.
  • Design software to interface with relational databases, including MySQL.
  • Automate signal processing toolsets within high-performance computing infrastructures.
  • Support testing, troubleshooting, and validation of hardware/software systems.


Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • Experience in programming with Python and C++.
  • Experience developing software in Linux environments.
  • Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and RF communication systems.
  • Experience with object-oriented software design and development.
  • Experience developing graphical user interfaces using PyQt or Qt.
  • Experience with multi-threaded application development.
  • Experience working with databases such as MySQL.
  • Active and transferable U.S. government-issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.


Qualifications We Prefer
  • Experience with X-Midas development.
  • Experience developing real-time data processing applications.
  • Familiarity with encryption/decryption technologies.
  • Experience optimizing software performance.
  • Experience with TensorFlow or other machine learning applications.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Nomad, or other process orchestration architectures.


Learn More & Apply Today!

State College, PA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-state-college,-pa-location

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. 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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

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1922
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