Principal Systems Engineer: MANET Systems

At Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD), you have the opportunity to make a difference across a broad end-to-end solution, in a growing global footprint with a more diverse team of colleagues and customers.

Job Summary:

We are seeking Systems Engineering professionals to support the Integrated Fire Control Systems (IFCS) department at our St. Petersburg, Florida location. The department leads all aspects of SE to support RMD’s Land Warfare and Air Defense and Naval Power mission areas. IFCS cultivates a world-class of systems thinkers to architect solutions for the world’s toughest challenges. Technical domains include Radar, Sensor Netting, Effectors, Battle Management, Command and Control, Communications, Networks, Battlespace Integration and Interoperability for Domestic and International customers.

The selected applicant will develop solutions for Mobile Adhoc Networks (MANET) within Advanced Networking Solutions (ANS). ANS holds the US Navy’s Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) program; a real-time ‘sensor-netting’ fusion network, providing a Single Integrated Air Picture from ships, aircraft, and ground-based units to improve.

We value diverse skills and experience, so don't hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

•    Architect and integrate directional RF communications networking algorithms and operations

•    Protocols for Multibeam Antenna and MESH networking, network acquisition and management, 

•    Transmit/Receive and Link Scheduling algorithms

•    MAC layer protocols

•    Routing algorithms and protocols (proactive/reactive/hybrid)

•    Modeling/Simulation of network performance with MATLAB/C++/Simulators

Qualifications You Must Have:

•    Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of relevant experience, or Advanced STEM Degree and 5 years of relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required.

•    Extensive domain knowledge and experience with advanced wireless communication systems and/or routers

•    Technical leadership experience

•    MATLAB or similar software proficiency

•    The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Value:

•    RF networking/ communication systems

•    Link analysis/budgets, adaptive and multibeam antenna’s

•    MBSE

•    Agile

•    Experience with US Navy and DoD customers

•    Active SECRET US security clearance

What We Offer:

A robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. We offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Additional Details:

Clearance Information: This position requires a SECRET US security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htmIf applicable

Location Details: The position is based in St. Petersburg, FL. Ideal for fishing, boating, and beautiful Gulf beaches; known for its art and culture scene. For sports fans, Tampa Bay is home to the Rays (MLB), Buccaneers (NFL), and Lightning (NHL); also the MLB Spring Training site for Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies. St. Petersburg is also close to Tampa International Airport and St. Pete Clearwater International Airport and roughly 90 miles to the Orlando theme parks.

Employee Referral Award Eligibility: Only employees currently within RMD and RI&S have the potential to receive a Referral Award for submitting a referral to RMD and RI&S roles. ALL eligibility requirements must be met (see guidelines) to receive the Referral Awarding