Radar Systems Test Engineer I (Onsite)

Hardware FYI; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Job summary

RTX in El Segundo seeks an engineer to join the Radar System Special Test Equipment group. You will help develop and produce test equipment for Raytheon radar systems, writing requirements and designing specialized equipment and avionics simulators.

You will also oversee checkout panels, cables, and the integration and validation of STE with radar hardware. Occasional travel (5–25%) and a DoD Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or STEM field obtained by start date.
• Experience in RF engineering.
• Experience using CAD software such as Creo or OrCAD.

Responsibilities

• Write Requirements for Test Equipment.
• Design custom test equipment and avionics simulation equipment.
• Checkout Panels and Cables.
• Integration, test and sell-off of Special Test Equipment (STE) with Radar Hardware.
• Assist with the Qualification and development testing of the Radar Systems.
• Travel is required 5-25% of the time, both domestically and International.

Skills

RF Engineering

Python

MATLAB

Digital signal processing

Real-time embedded software

FPGA development

Internship/Co-op work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or STEM

Tools

Creo

OrCAD

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-12

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: 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

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

Join the Radar System Special Test Equipment group within the Raytheon Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities center where you will be expected to create requirements, design, integrate and sell-off test equipment used for development and production of the Raytheon Radar systems.

• Write Requirements for Test Equipment
• Design custom test equipment and avionics simulation equipment
• Checkout Panels and Cables
• Integration, test and sell-off of Special Test Equipment (STE) with Radar Hardware
• Assist with the Qualification and development testing of the Radar Systems
• Travel is required 5-25% of the time, both domestically and International

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) obtained by start date.
• Experience in Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering
• Experience using computer aided design (CAD) software such as Creo, OrCAD or equivalent.

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Programming experience in Python and MATLAB
• Experience in digital signal processing, real-time embedded software and Field Programmable Gate Array development
• Prior internship, co-op, or work experience

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

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. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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.

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.