Radar Senior Systems Engineer (On-Site)

Raytheon; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 95,500 - 181,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Radar Systems Engineer in El Segundo, California, to join the Advanced Products & Solutions team. This role involves contributing to all phases of systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition and algorithm development. Candidates must have a STEM degree and 5+ years in relevant fields, including radar algorithm design and data analysis.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $95,500 – $181,700 and various benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) match, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Systems Engineering with radar algorithm design.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Experience with configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the systems engineering lifecycle and trade studies.
• Support development and analysis of system requirements using DOORS.
• Conduct modeling and data analysis using MATLAB, Python, and C++.
• Prepare and present technical reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Radar algorithm design

Data analysis using MATLAB

Software/hardware integration

Programming in Python

Education

Degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

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 worldwide. 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. 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

• Degree in a STEM discipline (preferably Electrical, Aerospace, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Physics) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Systems Engineering with radar algorithm design, requirements development, software/hardware integration, data analysis using MATLAB, and configuration management.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance, including a DoD Secret clearance (required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Advanced degree in a STEM discipline.
• Knowledge of radar fundamentals.
• Programming experience in Python and MATLAB.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic or system‑level issues, signal processing, control theory, statistics, information theory, detection methods, imaging/pattern recognition, and 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 assistance available.
• Salary range: 95,500 USD – 181,700 USD.
• Benefits include 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 depend on business unit). Eligible employees may also participate in short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

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.