Radar Senior Systems Engineer (On-Site)

globalhr; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Relocation eligible

Job summary

RTX’s Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) within the Systems Engineering Center seeks Radar Systems Engineers in El Segundo, CA to design and develop advanced radar and sensor systems for defense programs. You will define architecture, develop requirements, perform analysis, and support integration across the full product lifecycle in a hands-on, on-site role.

Responsibilities include modeling, verification, test planning, and collaboration with hardware and software teams; travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• > Typically requires a STEM degree and 5+ years in Systems Engineering with radar and requirements development.
• > Ability to obtain DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle including architecture, requirements allocation, traceability, and verification.
• Support development, analysis, documentation, and verification of system requirements using DOORS.
• Perform radar mode algorithm development and system performance assessments.
• Conduct modeling, simulation, and data analysis using MATLAB, Python, and C++.
• Collaborate across hardware/software teams and support flight/test activities.

Skills

Radar algorithm design

Requirements development

Software/hardware integration

Data analysis (MATLAB)

Python

C++

DOORS

MBSE

System modeling

Education

STEM degree (EE, AE, CS, ME, etc.)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

DOORS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-17

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01

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.

Join the Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) Mission Area within the Systems Engineering Center, where we design and develop advanced radar and early-warning sensor systems that support the military around the world. We are seeking Radar Systems Engineers who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex technical problems, and are eager to support innovative sensor and radar programs.

You will work alongside experienced engineers to define system architecture, develop requirements, perform analysis and modeling, and support integration, testing, and flight activities across the full product lifecycle. This role is on site in El Segundo, California.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including trade studies, development of CONOPS, system architecture, requirements definition and allocation, traceability, integration, verification, and qualification
• Support development, analysis, documentation, and verification of system requirements using DOORS
• Radar mode algorithm development and system performance assessments.
• Conduct modeling, simulation, and data analysis using MATLAB, Python, and C++
• Perform daily tasks in a classified and controlled lab environment
• Participate in hardware/software integration, troubleshooting, and hands-on laboratory testing
• Support verification, validation, flight test, production, and post-deployment activities
• Perform trade studies, functional/physical analyses, and MBSE-based system design
• Prepare and present technical reports, findings, and briefings to internal and external stakeholders
• Travel up to 10%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline (preferably Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience in Systems Engineering with radar algorithm design, requirements development, software/hardware integration, data analysis using Matlab, and configuration management
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline (preferably Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics)
• Knowledge of radar fundamentals.
• Programming experience in Python and MATLAB
• Experience troubleshooting electronic or system-level issues, signal processing, control theory, statistics, information theory, and detection methods, Imaging/pattern recognition, Data filtering (Kalman, batch, optimal estimation)

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

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.

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.

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.