Senior Systems Engineer (On-Site)

Raytheon; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Raytheon is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer in Atlanta, Georgia. The successful candidate will work on Electronic Warfare product lifecycles, handling tasks from system integration to troubleshooting in lab environments. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in RF system design or related fields and hold a Bachelor's degree in STEM. Competitive salary ranges from $86,800 to $165,200 along with substantial benefits including medical, 401(k), and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in RF system design.
• Experience with troubleshooting electronics using common test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Create or modify electronic warfare signal processing algorithms.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify system capability.
• Evaluate functional performance of RF systems.
• Support Integration and Verification Test activities.
• Prepare and present results to stakeholders.

Skills

RF system design

digital and analog signal processing

troubleshooting technical issues

C/C++/C#

proficiency in MATLAB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

oscilloscope

spectrum analyzer

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

US‑GA‑ATLANTA‑002 ~ 1 Glenlake Pkwy ~ GLENLAKE, Ste 650 (External Site)

Date Posted

2026‑04‑28

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

Security Clearance

DoD Confidential: Secret. Active and existing clearance required after day 1.

Job Summary

Advanced Airborne RF Sensors team within the SE&TC Center seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to work across the full Electronic Warfare product lifecycle—from development and engineering test to integration, flight test, production, deployment, and post‑deployment support. The role focuses on integrating hardware and software, executing test plans, troubleshooting performance, and validating requirements. Leveraging Digital Transformation (DTx) techniques, including MBSE and Agile development, you will drive smarter, faster execution, gaining broad system‑level visibility and hands‑on work in lab and field environments with close collaboration across engineering teams. This is an onsite role located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges in signal processing design.
• Create or modify existing electronic warfare signal processing and control algorithms.
• Develop and execute test plans, including test simulations and lab tests to verify system capability.
• Evaluate and assess functional performance of developmental RF systems, including signal processing subsystems, firmware, and control algorithms.
• Support planning and execution of Integration, Verification, or Troubleshoot Test activities in labs and in the field.
• Support troubleshooting and failure data analyses, including root cause and corrective action processes and advanced use of lab or field test equipment.
• Complete and compile detailed performance evaluations, using analysis tools such as MATLAB.
• Prepare and present results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders.
• Maintain engineering specifications and drawings.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Engineering Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTLs).
• Participate in periodic team meetings, interface teleconference meetings, and working group meetings.
• Support implementation of process requirements.
• The role will require domestic travel (up to 20%).

What You Will Learn

• After completion of comprehensive on-the-job training, you will be part of a team supporting systems engineering, integration, and test activities across the product development lifecycle.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of RF system design, digital and analog signal processing, waveform and signal modulation characteristics and analysis, and/or algorithm implementation and testing.
• Experience with troubleshooting technical issues with electronics in an academic or internship setting, including the use of common commercial test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM preferred).
• Experience with electrical schematics, interface control documentation, and communications protocols.
• Experience integrating software and firmware onto electronic hardware systems.
• Reading and integrating software routines with hardware/electronics; proficiency in C/C++/C#.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MATLAB or Python for data analysis and automation.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.
• Company: RTX.
• Relocation eligible—relocation assistance available for this position.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $86,800 USD – $165,200 USD. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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 depend on the business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement.

Equal 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, 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.