2026 Raytheon SkillBridge - Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer - Fort Wayne, IN (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A

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: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Are you seeking a pathway to an incredible post-military career in the Aerospace and Defense industry?  

At RTX Corporation, we recognize the exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership that transitioning military service members bring to the workforce. Our SkillBridge Program offers you a unique opportunity to transition into a rewarding career within the aerospace and defense industry, across our renowned business units: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.  

Join us and become part of a team that is committed to innovation, excellence, and making a global impact. At RTX, you'll find a supportive environment where your military experience is valued and leveraged to drive transformative projects that shape the future of flight, defense, and connected systems.  

Our SkillBridge Program is more than just a job. It's a pathway to a career where your contributions are seen and celebrated every day. Here, you'll have the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with industry experts, and grow within a company that is dedicated to your professional development.  

Are you ready to take your skills to new heights and make a difference on a global scale? Join RTX Corporation through our SkillBridge Program and embark on a journey that goes beyond boundaries. Your future begins here.  

This SkillBridge opportunity is with Raytheon.  

RTX is a provider of SkillBridge Fellowship opportunities for transitioning service members to gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace and defense business from some of the most respected leaders and engineers in the industry. SkillBridge fellows will not be eligible for any compensation during their fellowship, as they will continue to receive all military pay and benefits. Upon successful completion of this fellowship, you will be well prepared and encouraged to apply for open positions listed on our careers page. 

To be eligible for a SkillBridge, you must meet the following requirements:  

• Must be on Active-Duty orders in the U.S. Armed Forces   

• Must be eligible to participate per DoD Instruction 1322.29.  

• Must have all TAP and transition requirements completed prior to the start date.  

• Must receive approval from Unit Commander or O4+ in the chain of command.  

  

Raytheon – Electronic Warfare and Airborne Sensors department is seeking a SkillBridge to design, develop, and test advanced EW technology and sensor systems. Responsibilities include RF system design, requirements management, testing, production support, and supplier engagement. The ideal SkillBridge is driven, organized, and a strong problem-solver with a collaborative mindset.

What You Will Do

• System Development: Understand the customer’s functional/operational needs and participate in requirements decomposition, overseeing proper allocation of technical elements

• System Integration & Test: Support system integration, test, design verification, fault identification, failure resolution, and/or acceptance of production hardware.

• Provide engineering support to lab test and qualification activities, providing engineering oversight to the test, evaluation, and analysis of issues pertaining to system hardware and firmware functionality and performance.

• Provide support for situations including (but not limited to) customer inquiries, field failures, product obsolescence, system enhancements, new product development, integration and transition to production.

• Evaluate and assess the performance of developmental electronic warfare systems, including signal processing subsystems.

• Able to balance multiple, varying commitments, exercising discretion and with moderately low direct oversight.  

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science.

• Academic or extracurricular experience with radio, comms, or radar systems design, operation, analysis, or simulation.

• Experience communicating and presenting system design details and/or system test results to stakeholders

• Experience analyzing, developing and implementing solutions to complex technical problems in conditions of moderate uncertainty.

  

Qualifications We Prefer

• Exposure to RF system design, digital and/or analog signal processing, waveform and signal modulation analysis, and/or algorithm implementation and testing.

• Experience using MATLAB, PathWave ADS, and/or PathWave EMPro for simulation and design of RF systems.

• RF receiver/exciter product design, development, and/or test experience in the Electronic Attack (i.e. signals jamming) sub-domain of EW.

• Understanding of embedded systems and embedded programming.  Experience with design/implementation of embedded systems on FPGA hardware.

• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools (eg Cameo or similar).

What We Offer                                                                                                           

SkillBridge Fellows are not eligible for any employee benefits, however they may be available upon conversion to full time.   

Learn More & Apply Now!  

This SkillBridge is ONSITE Position in Fort Wayne, IN

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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.

IAW DoDI 1322.29, as a SkillBridge participant, you will not be an RTX employee and will remain under the administrative control of your military chain of command. Therefore, you will not receive any form of compensation for your work. Additionally, any type of benefits that the company offers its regular employees such as, but not limited to, health benefits, holiday pay, vacation pay, sick leave, and retirement benefits, will not be available to SkillBridge participants.

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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