Electrical Engineer II (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney
  • Arlington, Virginia
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Date Posted:

    2026-08-31

    Country:

    United States of America

    Location:

    US-VA-ARLINGTON-111 ~ 1300 17Th St N ~ BBN ARLINGTON

    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:

    DoD Clearance: Top Secret

    Security Clearance Status:

    Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

    Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

    RTX BBN Technologies solves challenging, real-world problems for our customers in the Department of War and Intelligence Community through research, exploration, development, and prototyping. Our team specializes in developing next-generation Electronic Warfare (EW) and related RF sensor system technologies by combining a fundamental understanding of the underlying EM physics including complex electromagnetic interactions and signatures, and propagation phenomenology, with a deep expertise in analysis, statistical signal processing, optimization, and machine learning.

    We are seeking an Electrical / RF Engineer II for a position with our Electronic Warfare (EW) team in our Arlington, VA office. The successful candidate will be self-motivated with an ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team solving complex technical challenges. You will work closely with highly skilled professionals in areas of signal processing algorithms, modeling and simulation, and firmware development.

    What You Will Do:

    • Design, develop, implement, and test new applications and prototype systems

    • Collaborate across a broader team of signal processing algorithm developers, hardware designers, and software implementation experts to plan out and achieve program goals

    • Develop and test software across embedded code base

    • Participate in laboratory and field tests to collect and analyze data, test new capabilities, and perform demonstrations
       

    Qualifications You Must Have:

    • Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.

    • Some experience in C/C++ and/or Python/MATLAB

    • Some experience with digital signal processing (DSP)

    • Some experience with embedded development and applications

    • Active Top Secret clearance is required


    Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

    Qualifications We Prefer:

    • Embedded programming

    • Signal processing, statistical signal processing

    • RF systems and RF mobile communications, distributed systems

    • Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

    What We Offer:

    • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

    • Relocation Eligibility

    Learn More & Apply Now!

    Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

    • 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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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.

    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.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationArlington, Virginia

    Skills

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