EO/IR Principal Systems Engineer

RTX; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX's Naval Airborne Systems in Plano, TX seeks an EO/IR Principal Systems Engineer to provide SME-level EO/IR sensor expertise across multiple programs. The role requires a DoD Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain an interim clearance, with onsite work in Plano.

You will guide EO/IR sensor designs, develop mode algorithms, mentor junior engineers, and perform performance analyses using MATLAB and Python in a cross-functional team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant work or academic experience in optical design and algorithm development.
• Imaging EO/IR systems, physics, image signal processing, or discrimination algorithms
• UNIX/Linux and demonstrated computer programming skills in C or C++ and using MATLAB or Python for data analysis
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced EO/IR sensor and mode performance knowledge
• Guide new EO/IR sensor designs in collaboration with hardware and systems engineering teams
• Utilize software development skills to create and implement new mode algorithms on advanced processing platforms and provide technical leadership to a small team of algorithm and modeling analysts
• Perform performance analysis, algorithm development and evaluation, trade studies, statistical modeling, performance prediction, and data analysis for complex systems using Raytheon engineering processes and standards
• Work effectively as part of a cross-functional team while offering SME-level guidance and mentorship to junior engineers within the EO/IR group
• Communicate effectively through interpersonal interactions, presentations, and written and verbal communication
• Mentor junior engineers within the EO/IR group

Skills

EO/IR systems

Imaging physics

Signal processing

Algorithm development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C

C++

Unix/Linux

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-13

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: 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling -- to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon's Naval Airborne Systems (NAS), a sub strategic business unit within Naval Power, seeks an EO/IR Principal Systems Engineer to provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) level technical Electro-Optics/Infra-Red (EO/IR) sensor expertise 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 is an Onsite role located in Plano, Texas.

What You Will Do:

• Apply advanced EO/IR sensor and mode performance knowledge
• Guide new EO/IR sensor designs in collaboration with hardware and systems engineering teams
• Utilize software development skills to create and implement new mode algorithms on advanced processing platforms and provide technical leadership to a small team of algorithm and modeling analysts.
• Perform performance analysis, algorithm development and evaluation, trade studies, statistical modeling, performance prediction, and data analysis for complex systems using Raytheon engineering processes and standards.
• Work effectively as part of a cross-functional team while offering SME-level guidance and mentorship to junior engineers within the EO/IR group.
• Communicate effectively through interpersonal interactions, presentations, and written and verbal communication
• Mentor junior engineers within the EO/IR group

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant work or academic experience in optical design and algorithm development.
• Imaging EO/IR systems, physics, image signal processing, or discrimination algorithms
• UNIX/Linux and demonstrated computer programming skills in C or C and using MATLAB or Python for data analysis
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active Top-Secret clearance with investigation within five years
• Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Experience developing signal processing algorithms for airborne surveillance application
• Background in signal and image processing, digital communications, detection and estimation theory, or AI/ML and training techniques
• Real-time programming, software change management tools, and processes.
• Mathematical modeling and analytical problem-solving
• Ability to lead and manage a small technical team of three or more individuals

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible -- relocation assistance available for this position

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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