Principal Systems Engineer, Radar Analyst

Prattwhitney; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Principal Systems Engineer for the Long Range Radars division in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on supporting X-Band radar tech through radar data analysis and systems integration across hardware/software domains.

The position requires strong MATLAB/Python/C/C++ skills, systems engineering experience, and a proven track record leading integration/test efforts. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, Perl, C/C++, Linux, Unix, and/or other programming languages.
• Experience in systems engineering, radar data analysis, integration, verification, validation and/or system testing.
• Experience leading integration/test efforts, including creating reports for internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Participate in integration and test planning/execution, executing verification/validation events, and perform scenario-based analysis to identify and resolve technical observations.
• Complete system performance assessments and validation testing to ensure compliance with requirements and specifications.
• Execute integration plans and testing activities according to defined tasks, milestones and schedules.
• Integrate and test radar system software builds in a String/HWIL facility for supporting integration, verification, test, and data analysis activities.
• Collaborate with cross-program leads/stakeholders to generate test approaches, ensure test-setup readiness, and participate in key processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

STEM degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Perl

C/C++

Linux

Unix

Shell scripting

Job description

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-09-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-SAN DIEGO-SD1 ~ 8650 Balboa Ave ~ SAN ANTONIO BLDG 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: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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. Raytheon’s Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join our Long Range Radars department. In this role, you will support X-Band Radar technology by performing radar data analysis and systems integration activities at our San Diego, CA location.

Typical Daily Activities

Typical daily activities performed by the team include scenario development, testing, data analysis, providing support to software development and systems engineering teams, and delivering customer presentations.

The ideal candidate will contribute to enhancing the team’s capabilities and work effectively with both internal and external customers.

What You Will Do

• Participate in integration and test planning/execution, executing verification/validation events, and perform scenario-based analysis to identify and resolve technical observations.


• Complete system performance assessments and validation testing to ensure compliance with requirements and specifications.


• Execute integration plans and testing activities according to defined tasks, milestones and schedules.


• Integrate and test radar system software builds in a String/HWIL facility for supporting integration, verification, test, and data analysis activities.


• Collaborate with cross-program leads/stakeholders to generate test approaches, ensure test-setup readiness, and participate in key processes (peer, gate, and test readiness.


• Confirm test and evaluation processes are conducted according to established procedures for software and hardware and ensure compliance with Department of Defense technology release and export licensing policies.


• Willingness for 10% local and non-local travel including experience with domestic and foreign military sales products.

Qualifications 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 MATLAB, Python, Perl, C/C++, Linux, Unix, and/or other programming language.


• Experience with systems engineering, radar data analysis, integration, verification, validation and/or system testing.


• Experience leading integration/test efforts, including creating reports for internal/external stakeholders.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience using String/HWIL test equipment, radio frequency (RF) electronic hardware configuration and installation, software installations, and integrating or regression testing radar systems with certifications in CompTIA Network+ and or CompTIA Security+.


• Experience with MATLAB, Linux Operating Systems (Linux Red Hat), Unix, and Shell scripting for performing integration, verification, test, and data analysis, integrating and configuring electronics, installing/debugging software.


• Experience creating integration test procedures, test plans, test scripts, developing and maintaining configuration control documentation, and navigating through test setup.


• Experience with agile and DevSecOps processes, implement (or maintain) agile methodologies, participating in daily team standup meetings, sprint reviews, program Increment (PI) Planning meetings, retrospectives, and agile tooling such as JIRA and Confluence, and support execution of the team’s backlog including performance analysis and issue investigation.


• Strong integration skills, knowledge of radar algorithms, radar signal processing concepts, theory, modeling and determining radar performance, and team interaction 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

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.

• 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.

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.