Senior Principal, Signal Processing Research Scientist

RTX

. Develop next-generation sensor system technologies for Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and industry customers .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing advanced sensor system technologies and applying complex algorithms for signal processing and RF modeling. Proven ability to lead technical teams and effectively communicate research findings to government stakeholders.

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Signal ProcessingRF ModelingMachine LearningTeam LeadershipTop Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Statistical Signal ProcessingCramér-Rao Lower BoundsAdaptive Signal ProcessingLMS FilteringKalman FilteringBeamformingMIMOChannel EstimationOptimizationSAR

Soft Skills

Proactive Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

M.S. in Electrical EngineeringPh.D. in PhysicsActive Government Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Department of DefenseIntelligence CommunityPhysical-Layer CommunicationsResearch and DevelopmentSignal Classification

Tech Stack

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Key responsibilities & impact

Develop next-generation sensor system technologies for Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and industry customers
Derive and implement research-grade algorithms
Apply algorithms to data collected from real sensors
Conduct statistical signal processing, including estimation, detection, performance analysis, and Cramér-Rao lower bounds
Perform cyclostationary signal processing, cyclic feature detection, and cyclic cumulant computation
Develop adaptive signal processing methods, including LMS, RLS, Wiener filtering, Kalman filtering, particle filtering, and multi-hypothesis tracking
Apply machine learning and optimization for optimal control
Model RF propagation and signatures, including link budgets, propagation, multipath, Doppler spread, clock stability, phase noise, target kinematics, antenna patterns, and bistatic RCS
Develop sensing methods including sparse array processing, beamforming, direction finding, filtering, tracking, range-Doppler radar, SAR, signal classification, and recognition
Work on physical-layer communications, including modulation, channel estimation and tracking, MIMO, equalization, forward error correction, decoding, waveform design, and multi-user detection
Lead small teams of technical contributors
Document technical plans and scientific findings
Present research and findings to government customers
Collaborate with leadership, research scientists, and business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics plus 10 years of relevant experience, or Ph.D. plus 8 years of experience
Experience with signal processing, including estimation and detection
Experience with RF modeling and sensing
Active government Top Secret security clearance
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
DoD TS/SCI clearance, active and existing on day 1
Some overnight travel required
Experience applying advanced methods, theories, and R&D techniques to solve difficult problems
Ability to tackle research challenges proactively with minimal supervision and periodic check-ins with team leads
Experience leading small teams of technical contributors
Experience documenting plans and scientific findings and presenting to government customers
Academic or professional experience in statistical, cyclostationary, adaptive, and RF signal processing; sensing; physical-layer communications; machine learning; and optimization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Parental (including paternal) leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Relocation assistance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, where eligible
Career development and recognition programs
Access to research transition and fielding opportunities through RTX