Senior Radar Systems Engineer — Lead Waveform & SAR/MTI

RTX; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX's Naval Airborne Systems in Plano, Texas seeks a Radar Senior Principal Systems Engineer to provide radar expertise across programs and IRAD efforts. This on-site, DoD-focused role requires a Top Secret clearance and US citizenship.

You will lead a team, drive SAR/ISAR/M TI tracking, and deliver advanced radar capabilities for USN customers. The position emphasizes collaboration with senior engineers, system integration, and programmatic leadership while supporting SW release content for

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 10+ years in radar development.
• Experience with MTI and Tracking algorithms for radar systems.
• Proficiency in SAR/ISAR waveform design and radar integration.
• Unix/Linux experience and programming in C/C++ with MATLAB or Python.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for USN/USG on radar algorithms and capabilities.
• Lead a small team of radar analysts and support chief/lead engineers.
• Perform radar performance analysis, waveform design, and data analysis.
• Present to customers and develop novel radar waveforms and outputs.

Skills

Radar development

MTI and Tracking

C/C++

UNIX/Linux

MATLAB

Python

Team leadership

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

C/C++ development tools

Job description

RTX's Naval Airborne Systems in Plano, Texas seeks a Radar Senior Principal Systems Engineer to provide radar expertise across programs and IRAD efforts. This on-site, DoD-focused role requires a Top Secret clearance and US citizenship.

You will lead a team, drive SAR/ISAR/M TI tracking, and deliver advanced radar capabilities for USN customers. The position emphasizes collaboration with senior engineers, system integration, and programmatic leadership while supporting SW release content for