Senior Systems Engineer - EO/IR

Raytheon; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Senior System Engineer for its Science & Technology team based in Plano, Texas. This full-time position requires a Bachelor’s degree in STEM and at least 8 years of experience in optical design, algorithm development, and imaging systems.

The successful candidate will leverage their programming skills in C or C++ and collaborate with team members to develop and implement cutting-edge processing solutions. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $86,800 to $165,200 and includes comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in optical design, algorithm development, and signal processing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.
• Experience with airborne surveillance and AI/ML techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new mode algorithms for processing solutions.
• Conduct performance analysis and statistical modeling for complex systems.
• Interface with team leads and provide task progress updates.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

MATLAB

Python

Statistical modeling

Algorithm development

Optical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

UNIX/Linux

Job description

Location

Plano, Texas (US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCE)

Date Posted: 2026-07-02

Security Clearance

U.S. citizenship required. Active transferable DoD Top Secret clearance required prior to start date.

Position Overview

Senior System Engineer – Science & Technology team. Full‑time, on‑site in Plano, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Leverage software development skills to develop and implement new mode algorithms for cutting‑edge processing solutions and platforms.
• Conduct performance analysis, algorithm development and trade‑study generation, statistical modeling, performance predictions, and data analysis for complex systems using Raytheon Engineering processes.
• Interface with team lead, team members, and related engineers.
• Participate in customer and program presentations.
• Provide task progress status updates and work products to the team lead.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 8 years of documented experience in optical design, algorithm development, imaging EO/IR systems, physics, image signal processing, or discrimination algorithms.
• Experience programming in C or C++ and using MATLAB or Python for data evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Top Secret clearance.
• Advanced STEM degree.
• Experience developing signal‑processing algorithms for airborne surveillance, digital communications, detection and estimation theory, AI/ML, and training techniques.
• Experience with UNIX/Linux.
• Experience with real‑time programming and software change‑management tools.

Benefits & Offer

• Salary range: USD 86,800 – 165,200.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Potential for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on level and business unit.
• Relocation assistance available.

EEO 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.