Senior Radar Systems Engineer

RTX; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, Texas is seeking a Senior RF Systems Engineer to lead integration, testing, and verification of complex airborne radar sensor systems. You will work across hardware and software to validate requirements and ensure performance from lab power-on to field delivery.

The role offers onsite work with a strong emphasis on cross-disciplinary collaboration, radar mode design, and hands-on integration in a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in STEM and 5+ years of Radar Systems Engineering experience.
• Experience with Radar Receiver Architectures and Radar Mode Designs.
• Embedded GPS/INS (EGI) systems knowledge.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and C/C++ coding.

Responsibilities

• Support Maritime Radar Systems Product Lifecycle.
• Design radar modes and perform signal processing analyses.
• Develop algorithms for radar signal processing and core capabilities.
• Conduct lab and field tests to validate system performance.
• Interface with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate components.

Skills

Radar Systems Eng

Algorithm Development

MATLAB

C/C++

Signal Processing

EGI Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

C/C++

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-18

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG

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 Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

About the Role

The Advanced Airborne RF Sensors team within the Space & Airborne Systems Engineering and Test Capability (SE&TC) Center is seeking a Senior RF Systems Engineer to support integration and test of complex airborne RF sensor systems. In this role, you will work across hardware and software disciplines to integrate system components, develop and execute test plans, evaluate system functions and interfaces, and verify requirements leading up to final sell-off.

You will build and exercise systems in the lab and in the field, analyze system performance, and ensure our products operate flawlessly from first power-on through delivery. This role provides broad technical exposure, opportunities to solve diverse challenges, and the ability to work directly with engineering teams across multiple specialties. As part of our integration and test organization, you will have a hands-on role in making the entire system come together.

This is a full-time, on-site position located in McKinney, Texas.

What You Will Do

• Support Maritime Radar Systems Product Lifecycle
• Radar Mode Engineering
• Testing, Integration and Flight Testing
• Perform Radar Mode Design
• Conduct Design and Development of Radar Capabilities
• Signal Processing and Waveform Analyses
• Develop mathematical algorithms for Radar Signal Processing
• Make performance predictions and analyze Radar Test Data to evaluate algorithm performance
• Interface with Engineering Team Members (i.e., Chief Engineer, Systems Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Software Engineers, Firmware Engineers, etc.)
• Perform analyses on Radar Flight Test Data
• Prepare mode design on Radar Systems

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Radar Systems Engineering and Algorithm Development to include Radar Systems, Software Engineering, Radar Signal Processing Techniques, Mathematical/Radar Mode Algorithm Development, Analytic Techniques and Digital Simulation Models (DSM)
• Design and analyze Radar Receiver Architectures and Radar Mode Designs
• Embedded GPS/INS (EGI) Systems
• MATLAB and C or C++ (coding experience required)
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Secret Clearance with investigation within five years
• Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM preferred)
• Radar Performance Requirements, modes/capabilities, calibration, system architecture and interfaces
• Experience preparing and delivering technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders

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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.