Senior Systems Engineer - Radar System Integration & Test

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Relocation eligible

Job summary

RTX's Space & Airborne Center in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead IV&V activities, integrate hardware and software, and verify system requirements across labs and field environments.

You will collaborate with IPTLs, develop test plans, analyze data with MATLAB, and mentor junior engineers while supporting sustainment and transition tasks.

This onsite role requires 5+ years in radar verification, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 5+ years in radar verification, test, and integration.
• Experience in system integration and test activities with hardware and software.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting electronics with test equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute IV&V activities in labs or field.
• Troubleshoot and perform data analyses, including root cause action.
• Handle hardware modules with support equipment.
• Document test data and use analysis tools such as MATLAB.
• Prepare and present results to internal/external stakeholders.
• Support test and troubleshooting of hardware.
• Interpret and maintain design drawings and schematics.
• Maintain engineering databases.
• Develop system solutions with engineering teams.
• Directly support IPTL via meetings and tasks.
• Lead small IV&V task teams.
• Coordinate across functions for complex program tasks.
• Test event support may require travel up to 10%.

Skills

Radar systems

System integration

Test engineering

MATLAB

Python

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

C/C++

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
• Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) preferably Systems, Electrical, Software or Physics
• Electrical schematics, interface control documentation, and communications protocols
• Reading and integrating software routines with hardware/electronics; C/C++/C# preferred
• Radar systems
• Telemetry data collection equipment to capture real time data and/or real time monitoring
• Instrumentation and collection of large data sets, including the application of scripting or automation to data collection and analysis
• Exposure to various military platforms for weapons conveyance, such as ships, ground combat systems, fixed and rotary wing aircraft
• Troubleshooting issues in a lab environment
• MATLAB or Python for data analysis, automation, and algorithm development/integration

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

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
• 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: El Segundo, CA location

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.

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