Lead Radar Architect, Missile Defense Systems

RTX; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Annual incentive programs

Job summary

RTX seeks a Principal Radar Systems Engineer to lead radar architecture and requirements development for Missile Defense System capabilities. This onsite role is based in Huntsville, AL, and requires a DoD security clearance and U.S.

citizenship. You will develop architectural framework updates, document system-level performance, and verify designs through specified test scenarios while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with relevant experience in radar systems.
• Experience with radar signal processing and system-level requirements development.
• Proficiency in software languages and toolchains (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Java).
• Familiarity with Linux and agile development practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and requirements development for MDS radar capabilities.
• Develop architectural framework updates and performance requirements.
• Document algorithms, test scenarios, and verification approaches.

Skills

Radar concepts

Detection

Tracking

Signal processing

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Java

Linux

Agile

Education

STEM degree

Advanced STEM degree

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

RTX seeks a Principal Radar Systems Engineer to lead radar architecture and requirements development for Missile Defense System capabilities. This onsite role is based in Huntsville, AL, and requires a DoD security clearance and U.S.

citizenship. You will develop architectural framework updates, document system-level performance, and verify designs through specified test scenarios while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.