Algorithm Systems Engineer I (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Plano (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

RTX's Naval Airborne Systems in Plano, TX is hiring an Entry Level Algorithm Systems Engineer I to support performance analysis, algorithm development, and data-driven modeling on advanced sensor programs. You will work onsite with the systems engineering team, contributing to peer reviews and presenting status updates daily.

Requirements include a STEM bachelor's by start date and proficiency in UNIX/Linux, C/C++, and MATLAB or Python for data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM obtained by start date.
• Experience in signal processing algorithms, image processing, detection theory or ML.
• Experience with UNIX/Linux and C/C++ and MATLAB or Python for data analysis.
• Experience may be obtained through coursework, projects, or on-the-job.

Responsibilities

• Performance analysis and algorithm development.
• Algorithm analysis and trade studies.
• Statistical modeling and performance predictions.
• Data analysis for complex systems following Raytheon processes.
• Peer reviews and issue resolution with the team.

Skills

UNIX/Linux

C/C++

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCE

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: DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after 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.

Raytheon's Naval Airborne Systems (NAS), a sub strategic business unit within Naval Power, seeks an Algorithm Systems Engineer I to provide technical algorithm support and analysis to several programs or Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts on the family of Advanced Sensor Programs. The position will reside in the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities Center within the Airborne Surveillance RF department. This systems engineer will work amongst other Systems Engineers on-site and will support the chief engineer and lead systems engineer.

This is an Entry Level Role onsite in Plano, TX

What You Will Do:

• performance analysis
• algorithm development
• algorithm analysis
• trade study generation
• statistical modeling
• performance processing and predictions
• data analysis for complex systems using Raytheon Engineering processes and practices
• participating in peer reviews and resolving identified technical problems
• interface with team lead, team members, and related engineers on a daily basis, conduct or participate in customer and/or program presentations, and provide task progress status updates and work products to the team lead

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) obtained by start date
• Experience in any of the following areas: Signal Processing Algorithms or Models, Image Processing Algorithms or Models, Detection Theory or Machine Learning
• Experience with UNIX/Linux and demonstrated computer programming skills in C or C++ and using MATLAB or Python for data analysis
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Preferred majors: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Math (STEM)
• Strong mathematical modeling and problem-solving abilities
• Experience developing signal processing algorithms for airborne surveillance applications, signal & image processing, digital communications, detection and estimation theory, or AI/ML and training techniques
• Experience with Real-time Programming, software change management tools and processes
• Current Department of War Secret or Top-Secret Clearance
• Prior 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 eligible
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexi

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.

This position requires ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.