Radar Systems Engineer (P2)

RTX (Raytheon); Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Onsite role in Fullerton

Job summary

RTX in Fullerton, CA, is seeking Systems Engineers to solve complex radar challenges. You will design radar requirements, build simulations, and evaluate performance through tests and data analysis.

Roles involve multi-disciplinary work across radar hardware/software, with travel ~10%. Onsite Fullerton position offering growth in defense tech and secure mission-focused projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with C++, C and MATLAB or Python for data evaluation.
• Experience in System Integration & Test of hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Develop radar requirements and create high-fidelity simulations for missile design.
• Develop modeling solutions and conduct trade studies of performance.
• Collaborate in a team, guiding other members as needed.
• Support hands-on integration and testing at Fullerton site.
• Analyze flight test data to evaluate radar performance.
• Assist CONUS/OCONUS radar system sell-off to customers.

Skills

C++

C

MATLAB

Python

Object‑oriented design

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

UNIX/Linux

Software Configuration Management

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-07

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-FULLERTON-676 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 676

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: 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 engineers develop the next generation of defense technologies that support our military and protect our nation and allies. We are the world's leader in developing cutting edge defense technologies through simulation-driven virtual environments. Our software products empower the next generation of innovative weapons systems and advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions.

Position Overview

We're looking for Systems Engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, engaging in a dynamic team environment, and are eager to learn.

Multi-disciplinary Work Areas

• Radar Development
• Modeling, Simulation and Analysis
• Integration & Test of Radar Hardware and Software
• Flight Tests and Performance Analysis
• Radar System Sell-Off

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the development and implementation of radar requirements Create high fidelity simulations and models for missile design, performance assessment, and flight test support
• Responsible for the development and implementation of modeling solutions, and subsequently conduct trade studies and evaluation of system and subsystem performance
• Work in a team environment, receiving inputs from the team supervisors and providing guidance and/or direction to other team members
• Support hands‑on operational Integration and Test at the Fullerton Test Site
• Support flight tests and analyze collected data to evaluate radar performance
• Support CONUS and OCONUS radar system sell‑off to the customer
• Ability to travel ~10%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience working with object‑oriented software design in C++, C, and using MATLAB or Python for evaluation of data sets
• Experience in System Integration & Test of hardware and software

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related STEM degree
• Experience working on a team and by yourself, interfacing with multiple engineering disciplines and developing and presenting technical briefings
• Experience with radar design, modeling/simulation, hardware/software integration, test and verification
• Experience using UNIX/Linux based workstations and using Software Configuration Management tools Course work or experience in some of the following fields: radar, signal & image processing, radar and/or EO/IR environment models, digital communications, probability and statistics, linear algebra, estimation theory, optimal control, system architecture

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible - relocation assistance available for this position

Position Details

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. This position is located onsite in Fullerton, CA.

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all e