Senior Systems Engineer

Prattwhitney; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Raytheon in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Systems Engineer to perform Systems Engineering activities across key domain areas for multiple defense programs, including Patriot and LTAMDS. You will contribute to architecture, requirements, modeling, and radar-related performance analyses.

The role requires a STEM bachelor’s with 5+ years of relevant experience; MBSE, MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Java or DOORS experience is preferred. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with Missile Defense Systems or other related systems engineering experience.
• Advanced Degree in STEM is preferred.
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience is preferred.
• Experience with system and sub-system level requirements development, documentation and maintenance and/or requirements development and design of system level software architecture.
• Experience with system concepts; detection, discrimination, track and signal processing algorithms and their behaviors and performance.
• Experience with the development and coding of system models, algorithms, test vectors and evaluation tools in support of analyzing radar requirements and performance.
• Experience working with MATLAB (including object-oriented programming), Python, C/C++, Java or DOORS.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Experience with risk and opportunity analysis.
• Modeling & Simulation development experience
• Data analysis
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Perform Systems Engineering activities for one or more key technical domains on multiple programs.
• Support programs such as Patriot, AMDC, LTAMDS, and other sensor or effector programs.
• Lead technical solutions to complex user needs and interface with customers.

Skills

Systems engineering

Matlab

Python

C/C++

Java

DOORS

MBSE

Radar/Sim/Modeling

Technical writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Advanced degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Java

DOORS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-20 Country: United States of America Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 ~ 401 Jan Davis Dr NW ~ JAN DAVIS 401

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: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

About the Company

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. The Multidisciplinary Integrated Systems Department (MISD) supports Raytheon by providing world class technical expertise and engineering leadership to drive the design and development of world-class Air and Missile Defense Systems, Sensors, and Effectors. We lead all aspects of Systems Engineering that drive the development of complex systems to support Raytheon’s Land and Air Defense Systems business area from our Huntsville, AL location. Our Systems Engineers solve technical challenges at the System of System (SoS), System, Subsystem, and Component levels. Key technical domains include: Architecture, Requirements, Interface Definition, Modeling & Simulation, Radar Systems, Effector Systems, Battle Management, Command and Control, Communications, Network Design, and Battlespace Integration and Interoperability for Domestic and International customers.

What You Will Do

You will perform Systems Engineering activities for one or more of our key technical domain areas on one of our many programs as an individual contributor.

• Potential programs include: Patriot
• Air and Missile Defense Capability (AMDC)
• Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS)
• Other sensor or effector programs

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with Missile Defense Systems or other related systems engineering experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced Degree in STEM
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
• Experience with system and sub-system level requirements development, documentation and maintenance and/or requirements development and design of system level software architecture
• Experience with system concepts; detection, discrimination, track and signal processing algorithms and their behaviors and performance
• Experience with the development and coding of system models, algorithms, test vectors and evaluation tools in support of analyzing radar requirements and performance
• Experience working with MATLAB (including object-oriented programming), Python, C/C++, Java or DOORS
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Experience with risk and opportunity analysis
• Modeling & Simulation development experience
• Data analysis
• Experience with the software development process using Agile Methodologies and tooling, including JIRA and Confluence
• Documented experience showing analytic, technical and problem-solving skills
• Experience demonstrating your communication, technical writing, oral presentation and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience interfacing with customers and leading technical solutions to complex user needs
• Experience working alone and in a geographically distributed team environment
• Experience working with other disciplines and communicating with all levels of the organization and stakeholders

What We Offer

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
• holidays
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Company Overview

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.