Senior Systems Engineer

Prattwhitney; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX’s Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) team seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to advance Ground Based Radar architectures and requirements in a high-impact defense setting. This onsite Colorado Springs role focuses on developing system-level design, architectures, and verification strategies to meet mission objectives.

You will collaborate across software and integration teams, applying MBSE practices and radar-domain knowledge to deliver robust radar solutions. U.S.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with Radar Systems or related areas of systems engineering, including MBSE and/or Cameo.
• Experience with MATLAB (including object‑oriented programming), and/or Linux operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of architectures and requirements to define, characterize, and document Ground Based Radar (GBR) systems.
• Contribute to architectural framework updates, system‑of‑system functional and performance requirements, detailed algorithm descriptions, test scenario definitions, and verification approaches.
• Conduct requirements analysis and benchmarking to validate algorithm designs and ensure system‑level performance aligns with operational objectives.
• Collaborate closely with software and integration/test engineers to deliver innovative and high‑performing radar solutions.

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. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center is currently looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) department.

The MDS department delivers cutting-edge expertise in concept development, architectural design, requirements generation and flow-down, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, integration, test, and evaluation of world‑class Missile Defense & Sensor Systems.

We achieve excellence through our people, processes, technology, and performance.

In this role, you will play a critical part in the enhancement and modernization of Ground‑Based Radar (GBR) Systems. Your contributions will include developing and analyzing system requirements, designing system architectures, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver advanced radar solutions.

This role is based onsite in Colorado Springs, CO.

What You Will Do

• Lead the development of architectures and requirements to define, characterize, and document Ground Based Radar (GBR) systems.
• Contribute to architectural framework updates, system‑of‑system functional and performance requirements, detailed algorithm descriptions, test scenario definitions, and verification approaches.
• Conduct requirements analysis and benchmarking to validate algorithm designs and ensure system‑level performance aligns with operational objectives.
• Collaborate closely with software and integration/test engineers to deliver innovative and high‑performing radar solutions.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with Radar Systems or related areas of systems engineering, including Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and/or Cameo.
• Experience with MATLAB (including object‑oriented programming), and/or LINUX operating systems.

Role Type and Security Clearance

• Onsite
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Security Clearance Type: Secret.
• Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1.

We Prefer

• Experience with radar system concepts including detection, discrimination, tracking, and signal processing algorithms, as well as their behaviors and performance.
• Proven experience in system‑level requirements development, documentation, maintenance, and/or the design of system‑level software architecture.
• Hands‑on experience in developing and coding system models, algorithms, test vectors, and evaluation tools to analyze radar requirements and performance.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, document, and maintain processes, methods, and tools to ensure engineering excellence.
• Track record of developing technical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as python, C/C++, Java, and tools like DOORS.
• Familiarity with the software development process using Agile methodologies and associated tools, such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with a proven history of delivering innovative technical solutions.
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, including technical writing, oral presentations, and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience interfacing with customers and leading the development of technical solutions for complex user requirements.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a geographically distributed team environment.
• Experience collaborating across disciplines and communicating effectively with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
• Advanced Degree in STEM.

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 Eligibility – Relocation assistance available.

Benefits

• 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
• holidays

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.

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.

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 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.