Radar Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Prattwhitney; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX's Naval Power group in Plano, TX, is seeking a Radar Senior Principal Systems Engineer to provide radar expertise across programs and IRAD efforts for the AAS system. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Plano, Texas.

You will lead a small team of radar analysts, develop radar modes (SAR, ISAR, MTI, Tracking), and support the chief engineer. U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and at least 10 years in radar development, MTI and Tracking
• Proficient in C/C++, UNIX/Linux; experienced with MATLAB or Python for data analysis
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for USN and USG scientists on algorithms and capabilities for AAS
• Lead a small radar-analyst team; support chief engineer and lead systems engineer
• Perform radar performance analysis, waveform design, and data analysis for complex systems; manage SW releases

Skills

Radar MTI

Tracking algorithms

C/C++

MATLAB/Python

Unix/Linux

Leadership

Education

STEM degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++ development

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-06 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: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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: Active and existing security clearance required after 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.

Raytheon’s Naval Airborne Systems (NAS)

A sub strategic business unit within Naval Power, is seeking a Radar Senior Principal Systems Engineer to provide radar expertise and technical analysis across multiple programs and Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts supporting the Advanced Sensor Programs. This position resides within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities Center, aligned to the Airborne Surveillance RF department. This is a full‑time, on-site position located in Plano, Texas.

What You Will Do

Serve as the primary point of contact for the USN customer and USG scientists regarding new algorithms and capability improvements to the AAS system.

Responsible for overall mode development (SAR, ISAR, MTI and Tracking), provide leadership to a small team of radar analysts, and support the chief engineer and lead systems engineer.

Radar performance analysis, waveform design, system capability investigations, trade study generation, statistical modeling, performance predictions, algorithm development, data analysis for complex systems and management of SW release content to the USN fleet.

Conduct and/or participate in customer and/or program presentations, and apply technical knowledge to develop novel radar waveforms and innovative work products.

Qualifications

You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience and/or academic experience in radar development MTI and Tracking algorithms and methodologies to develop new capabilities for the AAS system.

Radar mode/skill development (SAR, ISAR, MTI and Tracking) including waveforms, algorithms, and radar system integration.

UNIX/Linux and demonstrated computer programming skills in C or C++ and using MATLAB or Python for data analysis.

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required and gain program clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferences

We Prefer Active Top Secret clearance.

Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline.

Development and troubleshooting of radar and RF hardware.

Radar test planning and associated processes.

Experience managing a small team of at least 5 people.

Ability to work as a member of a team and provide SME-level guidance and mentorship to junior engineers within the algorithm engineering group.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:

• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

About RTX

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.