Radar Senior Principal Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) in Plano, Texas seeks a Radar Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead radar development and analyses for AAS projects. You will serve as the primary interface with USN/USG customers, guiding waveform design and MTI/Tracking efforts onsite.

The role requires a STEM degree with 10+ years in radar, UNIX/Linux, and C/C++/MATLAB/Python expertise, plus DoD Top Secret clearance and US citizenship. Relocation may be available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with 10+ years in radar development.
• Experience with MTI and tracking algorithms to enable new AAS capabilities.
• Radar mode development including SAR/ISAR and waveform design.
• Security clearance: DoD Top Secret; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary USN/USG technical contact for new radar algorithms.
• Lead a small radar analysts team; support chief and lead systems engineer.
• Perform radar analyses, waveform design, and system trade studies.
• Prepare customer/program briefings and develop innovative waveforms.

Skills

Radar systems

MTI/Tracking algorithms

Team leadership

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

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.
• Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Top Secret
• Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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

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.

Richardson, Texas: Raytheon North Texas Location

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 ex