Senior Systems Engineer - Radar System Integration & Test

Raytheon; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Space & Airborne Center in El Segundo, CA seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead IV&V activities, verify system requirements, and coordinate across hardware, software, and operations. Onsite role requiring security clearance.

You will develop test plans, perform troubleshooting, and deliver analytical results to engineering teams. The position emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, back-end sustainment, and transition of systems from production to sustainment with occasional

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and hands-on lab experience.
• Experience with radar mode verification and testing in lab enviroments.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronics using common test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute IV&V activities in labs or field.
• Troubleshoot and analyze data to identify root causes.
• Handle hardware modules and test equipment as needed.
• Prepare and present results to stakeholders.
• Coordinate across operations, software, and hardware teams.
• Lead small teams on IV&V tasks as assigned by IPTL.

Skills

Radar mode verification

Engineering testing

System integration

Flight testing

Electronics troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM fields

Tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

MATLAB

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-06

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01

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 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Space & Airborne Center within Systems Integration & Test is seeking Senior Systems Engineers. Our Space & Airborne integrates hardware and software, develop test plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, and verify system requirements in support of final sell-off to the customer. We put our systems together, exercise them in the lab or in the field, measure and analyze performance, and make sure our products work the first time and every time. Every day is a different set of challenges to overcome. You'll be expected to collaborate across disciplines and partner to implement solutions. In this role, you'll get to know a little bit about every aspect of the system and have a direct hand in making it all work together supporting teams of engineers engaged in integration and test efforts. Our center focuses on back-end sustainment and repair design and sustainment development as well as transitioning systems through integration and test from production to warranty/sustainment. You will also perform functional / physical analysis, allocation, and trade studies. This position is an onsite role in El Segundo, California.

What You Will Do

• Plan and Execute Integration, Verification, and Validation Test (IV&V) activities in our labs or, occasionally, in the field
• Perform troubleshooting and failure data analyses, including root cause and corrective action processes and advanced use of lab or field test equipment
• Handle system hardware modules or units, some with the use of support equipment
• Complete detailed system or software test data records, including the use of analysis tools such as MATLAB
• Prepare and present results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders
• Manage engineering support activities related to test and trouble‑shoot of hardware
• Interpret and maintain design specifications and drawings (Schematics & Assembly Drawings)
• Maintain engineering databases
• Develop system technical solutions with Engineering teams
• Directly support Engineering Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTL) via periodic team meetings, working group meetings, and individual tasks
• Lead small teams on individual IV&V tasks assigned by the Engineering IPTL
• Coordinate across functions (operations, software, hardware) for the completion of complex program tasks as assigned by the Engineering IPTL
• Test event support activity that may require travel, which is not expected to exceed 10%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) preferably Systems, Electrical, Software or Physics and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience performing Radar Mode requirement verification, engineering testing, integration and flight‑testing, production, system deployment, and post deployment support in a hands‑on laboratory environment.
• Experience supporting system integration and test activities, including hardware and software integration, debugging, system evaluation, and verification of system requirements.
• Knowledge in troubleshooting technical issues with electronics, including the use of common commercial test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.)
• 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 and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance