Principal Radar Systems Engineer

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

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Radar Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL to lead radar architecture and requirements for missile defense programs. Onsite, you will drive modeling, simulation, and system-level architecture across multidisciplinary teams.

You will apply advanced radar signal processing, develop detailed algorithms, and ensure performance aligns with mission needs. A STEM degree with 8+ years of experience is required, with preference for advanced degrees.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Radar systems experience and signal processing know-how.
• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, C/C++, and Java; DOORS tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead radar architecture and requirements for Missile Defense System MDS M&S.
• Develop architecture updates, performance requirements, and test scenarios.
• Analyze requirements and benchmark to ensure system-level performance.

Skills

Radar systems

Radar signal processing

Signal modeling

Matlab

Python

C/C++

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in STEM

Tools

DOORS

Job description

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 freedom 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&TC) is looking for a Principal Radar Systems Engineer to lead radar 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.
• Experience in programming languages such as Matlab, Python, C/C++, and/or Java, and tools such as DOORS.

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.
• 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.

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

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 pr

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.

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.

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

Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 ~ 401 Jan Davis Dr NW ~ JAN DAVIS 401

Location : Huntsville, AL