Raytheon Applied Signal Technology Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-07-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-UT-WEST VALLEY CITY-338 ~ 1127 & 1128 w 2400 S ~ BLDG 338

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking an Sr Principal Systems Engineer / ICT Lead who strives for excellence and has a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world.AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners.AST's work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to solve problems and make the world a safer place.AST's work environment is passionate and highly collaborative. It provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation's finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation, and work-life balance.

This is an ONSITE role that may be based out of our Anaheim Hills, CA; San Jose, CA or Salt Lake City, UT locations. To learn more about Applied Signal Technology, please click the following link - Applied Signal Technology: WHO WE ARE

What You Will Do

AST develops, integrates, updates and maintains technical capabilities across many systems in support of the Intelligence Community (IC).The Integrated Capability Team (ICT) Lead is responsible for leadership, management, and oversight of the ICT's efforts across multiple contracts and internal projects. This includes:

• Leading full product development lifecycle of existing products and new capabilities, post-delivery support, and product updates across multiple customer contracts.

• Ensuring development activities satisfy costs, schedule, and technical requirements.

• Participating in internal product development reviews (requirements, design, verification/validation, etc.) of new work products or enhancement of existing applications and systems.

• Marketing the ICT's products to existing and new customers as AST grows.

• Collaborating with project/program managers and other professionals within Engineering and the divisions.

• Ensuring the ICT follows established development practices and processes to maintain the quality and configuration management of software products.

• This leader will be challenged with significant complexity related to the relationships within AST and within the customer community. They will be empowered to make decisions of significant importance to the joint business interests and will need to work closely with leadership across AST. This position goes beyond acceptance testing and readiness reviews, to include full mission scope, considering dependencies upon technical partners, operational environment and contingency planning.

• May travel up to 25% (domestic to other AST locations and customer sies within the U.S.)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience

• Minimum of 8 years of proven experience with project planning, execution and support in software engineeringleadership

• Software/system/product development experience in one of these areas: telecommunications, data communications, wireless communications, communications protocols, networking protocols, and/or digital signal processing

• Demonstrated discipline in engineering development and adherence to established processes.

• Comprehensive knowledge of cost, schedule, and technical integration, including engineering planning and project management systems (IMP/IMS).

• Experience providing technical leadership to engineers throughout the entire systems lifecycle

• Experience tailoring systems engineering processes to specific programs

• Experience in defining and scoping system-level technical efforts from technical tasking and staffing standpoints for bidding, proposal, or program execution activities

• Ability to simultaneously plan and manage time-critical interdependent programs and interface with all customers (internal and external) effectively

• Demonstrated excellent communication, presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills with an attention to details

• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to manage across multiple disciplines in a development and mission environments

• Team player, ability to work within and across multi-functional groups, organizational boundaries, and geographic locations

• Inclusive management style, able to lead and motivate team members and be comfortable with raising issues in a timely manner

• Minimum of 8 years working in the Defense industry, the Intelligence Community, or with other U.S. Government agencies

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government issued Top Secret/SCI securtiity clearance with polygraph after start.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in software cost estimation, proposal development, and risk management

• Experience with earned value management

• An advanced program management certification (e.g. PMP, CAPMP, or equivalent)

• Strong emotional intelligence skills (i.e. self-awareness, self-management, empathy, social awareness, relationship management)

• Coaching, teaching and/or mentoring skills

• Excellent track record for working effectively and collaboratively in a multifaceted team environment

• Experience with microservices architecture, distributed systems, containerized deployments, and modern cloud technologies

• Experience in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including Agile methods and/or DevOps/DevSecOps

• Experience with embedded software development and software/hardware integration

• Experience with using configuration management and defect tracking tools (Git, Jira, etc.).

• Understanding of telecommunication systems concepts and/or signal processing fundamentals

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance required prior to start date

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employerretirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional lifeand accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• Adoption Assistance

• Autism Benefit

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• Eligible for Relocation

• And More!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across theworld, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian,military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever andwherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and securecommunications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft andcollaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play inensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are youup for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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 attendselect 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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