Senior Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Onsite role

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our El Segundo, CA team. The role focuses on designing, developing, integrating, and testing RF sensor and radar algorithms for national defense programs, with on-site responsibilities at the El Segundo site.

You will work with systems, software, and hardware engineers, advancing real-time software, modeling and simulation, and data analysis while supporting flight test activities. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 5 years of systems engineering experience in radar/EO/IR algorithm design, signal processing, modeling, and simulation.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++ and related programming languages.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and validate RF/EO/IR algorithms for radar and data fusion.
• Model sensor phenomenology for RF sensors and related domains.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on real-time software, modeling, and testing.
• Develop automated analysis tools for large RF sensor data and tracker measurements.
• Interface with program leads and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead small efforts and communicate progress to the chief engineer; travel up to 10%.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Radar algorithm development

Signal processing

Modeling & simulation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Linux/Unix

Windows

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R02 ~ 1970 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R02 Position Role Type: 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: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

Airborne RF Sensor department is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and testing of work products within the Advanced Technologies Business Unit. This role will support a variety of programs that are defining, creating, and fielding the next-generation RF technologies and capabilities that are needed by our national defense force to meet and surpass the threats of today and beyond. This position is an onsite role in El Segundo, CA.

What You Will Do:

• Design, implement, and validate algorithms for RF digital signal processing, data fusion, target tracking, and/or automated resource management, using both simulated and real-time demonstration data
• Model and simulate sensor phenomenology, both for RF sensors (e.g. radar, Air-to-Air capabilities, Air-to-Ground capabilities, Electronic Support Measures) and sensors outside the RF spectrum (e.g., EO/IR)
• Collaborate in a cross-functional team of systems, software, and hardware engineers in efforts including development and/or integration of real-time software, modeling and simulation, field demonstration, processing real-world data, trade studies in system and algorithm design, and requirements allocation and verification
• Develop and extend automated analysis tools for reducing large data sets and producing analysis outputs, e.g., RF sensor I/Q data, sensor measurement data, tracker measurement data
• Interface with technical and program team leads on a regular basis in a fast-paced environment
• Lead small work efforts and communicate progress to the lead systems engineer and chief engineer. Maintain communication program stakeholders.
• Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related STEM degree, and 5 years of relevant systems engineering experience involving radar algorithm development and/or EO/IR algorithm design, signal processing, analysis, modeling, and simulation.
• MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or related programming languages
• 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 (or active within past 24 months) DoD Top Secret Clearance, with prior DoD investigation within the last 5 years
• Troubleshoot electronic and/or system-level issues, signal processing, control theory, statistics, information theory, and detection methods, Imaging/pattern recognition, Data filtering (Kalman, batch, optimal estimation) Requirements development, software/hardware integration, data analysis
• Resource Management Burst ranging, Air-to-Air, Air-to-Ground, Ground Clutter modeling and mitigation, Adaptive filtering, Space Time adaptive filtering (STAP), synthetic aperture radar (SAR), Kalman filtering, and multi hypothesis tracking
• Contribute to the design and advancement of RADAR and EO/IR sensor systems
• Apply modern development frameworks and best practices (Agile, DevSecOps)
• Develop analysis and real-time software in both Linux/Unix and Windows environments
• Support flight test and flight data evaluations
• Convey technical concepts through briefings and presentations Experience with developing, implementing, integrating, and validating SW and/or system architectures, concepts, and constructs
• Engage with Test Management, IPT leaders, hardware and software development engineers, specialty engineers, program managers, and customers
• Guide and coach junior to mid‑level systems engineers
• Ability to balance short term and long‑range program goals

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.

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.

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

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 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 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.

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.