Radar Systems Engineer I (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in El Segundo, California is seeking a highly capable engineer to define system architecture, develop requirements, and support integration across the full product lifecycle.

You will perform modeling and data analysis with MATLAB, C++, and Python, contribute to DOORS-based verification, and collaborate with senior engineers on radar and sensor system efforts for defense programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics by start date.
• Hands-on testing of electronic equipment in labs.
• Troubleshooting electronic or system-level issues.
• Data analysis using MATLAB and/or C++.
• Experience in algorithm design, requirements development, software/hardware integration, and configuration management.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Define system architecture, develop and verify requirements across the full product lifecycle.
• Support DOORS-based requirements development and verification.
• Generate system CONOPS and system architectures.
• Assist with radar mode development and system performance assessments.
• Modeling, simulation, and data analysis with MATLAB, Python, and C++.
• Hardware/software integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Support verification, validation, flight test, production, and post-deployment activities.
• Perform trade studies and MBSE-based system design.
• Prepare technical reports and briefings for stakeholders.

Skills

MATLAB

C++

Data analysis

Algorithm design

System modeling

Requirements development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

Python

Java

Job description

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

Country: United States of America

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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do

• You will work alongside experienced engineers to define system architecture, develop and verify system requirements, perform analysis and modeling, and support integration, testing, and flight activities across the full product lifecycle.
• Support development, analysis, documentation, and verification of system requirements using DOORS.
• Generate system CONOPS and system architectures.
• Assist with radar mode requirement development and system performance assessments.
• Conduct modeling, simulation, and data analysis using tools such as MATLAB, Python, and C++.
• 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.
• Prepare and present technical reports, findings, and briefings to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) obtained by start date.
• Academic or internship experience with: Hands-on testing of electronic equipment in labs
• Troubleshooting electronic or system-level issues
• Data analysis using MATLAB and/or C++
• Experience in algorithm design, requirements development, software/hardware integration, and configuration management
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 3.5 GPA or higher.
• Coursework or experience in Systems Engineering or radar fundamentals and/or experience or project work in Radar Algorithm design, Radar Requirements development, Radar Software/hardware integration
• Experience with DOORS or CAMEO
• Programming experience in Java, C++, Python.
• Experience or Coursework with: Signal processing, control theory, statistics, information theory, and detection methods
• Imaging/pattern recognition
• Data filtering (Kalman, batch, optimal estimation)
• Advanced statistics

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 Eligibility

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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.

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 62,900 USD - 119,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.