Senior Radar Data Analytics Engineer

Prattwhitney; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

RTX Huntsville is seeking a Principal System Engineer to support radar performance analysis for missile defense flight tests. You will analyze data from live missions, evaluate tracking and measurement accuracy, and develop verification strategies across hardware‑in‑the‑loop environments.

The role requires a STEM degree with 8+ years of experience, strong MATLAB/Python/C/C++ skills, and experience in systems engineering.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with scripting and/or software development (MATLAB, Python, C/C++, and/or Linux/Red).
• Experience with Systems engineering (integration, verification and/or system testing).

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute radar performance analysis activities for live missile defense flight tests.
• Analyze radar measurement data to characterize detection, tracking, and sensor performance under operational conditions.
• Evaluate time‑sensitive radar outputs and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Produce technical artifacts including reports, briefings, and data packages for leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain configuration control of analysis procedures and data pipelines for repeatability.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Linux

Education

STEM degree

Job description

RTX Huntsville is seeking a Principal System Engineer to support radar performance analysis for missile defense flight tests. You will analyze data from live missions, evaluate tracking and measurement accuracy, and develop verification strategies across hardware‑in‑the‑loop environments.

The role requires a STEM degree with 8+ years of experience, strong MATLAB/Python/C/C++ skills, and experience in systems engineering.