Senior Radar Systems Engineer

RTX (Raytheon); El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligible

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Radar Systems Engineer for the Advanced Products & Solutions Mission Area in El Segundo, CA. You will define system architecture, develop requirements, and perform analysis across the full product lifecycle with experienced engineers in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include radar algorithm development, modeling, verification, and integration using MATLAB, Python, and C++.

U.S. citizenship and an active security clearance are required; onsite work is expected with up

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree and minimum 5 years in Systems Engineering with radar algorithm design, requirements development, software/hardware integration, data analysis using MATLAB, and configuration management.
• Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued security clearance required; US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including trade studies, CONOPS, 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
• 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 laboratory testing
• Support verification, validation, flight test, production, and post-deployment activities
• Perform trade studies, MBSE-based system design
• Prepare and present technical reports and briefings
• Travel up to 10%

Skills

Radar systems engineering

System architecture & requirements

MBSE & modeling

Data analysis (MATLAB, Python)

C++ development for radar

Education

STEM degree (Electrical/Aerospace/CS)

Tools

DOORS

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

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.

oin 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 around the world. 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.

You will work alongside experienced engineers to define system architecture, develop requirements, perform analysis and modeling, and support integration, testing, and flight activities across the full product lifecycle. This role is onsite in El Segundo, CA.

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

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline (preferably Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience in Systems Engineering with radar algorithm design, requirements development, software/hardware integration, data analysis using Matlab, and configuration management
• Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start. US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline (preferably Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics)
• Knowledge of radar fundamentals
• Programming experience in Python and MATLAB
• Experience troubleshooting electronic or system-level issues, signal processing, control theory, statistics, information theory, and detection methods, Imaging/pattern recognition, 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 Eligible - Relocation assistance is available

Additional Information

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.

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.

ElSegundo, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-el-segundo-ca-location

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an