Senior Systems Engineer - Radar System Integration & Test - Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX's Space & Airborne Center in El Segundo, CA seeks Senior Systems Engineers to integrate radar hardware and software, develop test plans, and verify system requirements for final sell-off to customers. This onsite role offers collaboration across disciplines, MBSE/Agile approaches, and hands-on lab work.

You will lead IV&V activities, troubleshoot electronics with oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, document results, and support IPTLs in coordinating across operations, software, and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in STEM with a minimum of 5 years of related work experience 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
• Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute 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%

Skills

C/C++/C#

MATLAB

Python

Radar systems

Electronics testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in STEM

Tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

MATLAB

Schematic/Drawings tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-21 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: 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 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

The Space & Airborne Center within Systems Integration & Test seeks talented Senior Systems Engineers.

Our Space & Airborne team members located in El Segundo, CA integrate 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. You will perform Radar Mode requirement verification, engineering testing, integration and flight-testing, production, system deployment, and post deployment support in a hands‑on laboratory environment. Through Digital Transformation (DTx), you will perform these functions using a variety of methods and enabling technologies, which may include Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Agile product development. You will develop/execute test procedures and identify/isolate anomalies to hardware, software, or system interfaces. You will have ownership of integration & test tasks and, with the team, will drive them to completion. 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%

What You Will Learn

After completion of comprehensive on‑the‑job training, the candidate will be part of a team: Supporting Systems Engineering, Systems Integration & Test activities across the product development lifecycle Develop technical expertise in radar systems as either a generalist or on subject matter of interest en route to becoming a subject matter expert. How to operate special test equipment in the radar system integration laboratory with minimal or no oversight and triage, characterize, and isolate radar system anomalies.

You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline (preferably Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Physics) with a minimum of 5 years of related work experience 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

• Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 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
• 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. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available 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: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-el-segundo-ca-location

• 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.
• 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.

Additional Information

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.

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.