Principal Radar Systems Engineer

Prattwhitney; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Onsite work

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Radar Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL to lead architecture and requirements development for radar M&S, focusing on Missile Defense System capabilities. Onsite role requiring 8+ years in STEM and radar-related engineering.

Ideal candidate has radar signal processing expertise, proficiency with MATLAB/Python/C/C++, and experience in system-level requirements and software architecture. Relocation and onsite work are available as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with radar systems or related systems engineering.
• Experience with radar signal processing, signal processing theory, and/or signal modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and requirements development activities for Missile Defense System radar M&S capabilities.
• Develop architectural framework updates, system-of-systems requirements, and test scenarios.
• Conduct requirements analysis and benchmarking to validate algorithm designs and ensure performance against operational needs.

Skills

Radar systems

Radar signal processing

Software development

Matlab

Python

C/C++

Java

Linux

DOORS

Agile / Jira / Confluence

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Matlab

Python

C/C++

Java

DOORS

Linux

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 ~ 401 Jan Davis Dr NW ~ JAN DAVIS 401 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: Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Surface Radars and Sensors (SR&S) Center within Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&T) is looking for a Principal Radar Systems Engineer to lead architecture and requirements development activities. This position will be onsite in Huntsville, AL.

What You Will Do

• Lead architecture and requirements development activities to define, characterize, develop, and document Missile Defense System (MDS) radar Modeling and Simulation (M&S) capabilities.
• Develop architectural framework updates, system-of-systems functional and performance requirements, detailed algorithm descriptions, test scenario definitions, and verification approaches.
• Conduct requirements analysis and benchmarking to validate algorithm designs, ensuring system-level performance aligns with operational requirements.

Qualification You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with radar systems or related systems engineering.
• Experience with radar signal processing, signal processing theory, and/or signal modeling.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in a STEM discipline.
• Experience with radar system concepts, including detection, discrimination, tracking, and signal processing algorithms.
• Expertise in system-level requirements development, documentation, and maintenance.
• Experience designing system-level software architecture.
• Proficiency in developing and coding system models, algorithms, test vectors, and evaluation tools for radar requirements and performance analysis.
• Experience developing, documenting, and maintaining processes, methods, and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical solutions to complex issues.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Matlab (including object-oriented programming), Python, C/C++, Java, and tools such as DOORS.
• Experience working with Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with customers and leading technical solutions for complex user requirements.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a geographically distributed team.
• Proven experience collaborating across disciplines and communicating effectively with all organizational levels and stakeholders.

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 Eligibility– Relocation assistance available

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 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.

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
• 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.