Radar Senior Principal Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX's Naval Airborne Systems in Plano, TX seeks a Radar Senior Principal Systems Engineer to provide radar expertise across programs and IRAD efforts. You will lead mode development and mentor a small team of radar analysts.

Responsibilities include performance analysis, waveform design, algorithm development, and data analysis for complex systems, with US citizenship and security clearance required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with extensive radar development experience.
• MTI and Tracking algorithms development for AAS systems.
• Radar mode development including SAR, ISAR, MTI and Tracking.
• Unix/Linux environment and coding in C/C++ with MATLAB or Python for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the USN customer and USG scientists on new radar capabilities.
• Lead mode development (SAR, ISAR, MTI and Tracking) and guide a small team of radar analysts.
• Perform radar performance analysis, waveform design, system investigations, trade studies, and data analysis for complex systems.

Skills

Radar algorithms MTI/Tracking

SAR/ISAR waveforms

UNIX/Linux

C/C++ programming

MATLAB/Python data analysis

Education

STEM degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

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.

Qualifications 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, and 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. 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.

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