Senior Systems Engineer - Test Solutions Database - Onsite McKinney, TX

globalhr; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, Texas, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to join the Test Solutions directorate onsite. You will design, develop, and validate automated analysis software for production programs, interfacing with hardware and software engineers in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications include a STEM degree and at least five years of Perl/UNIX experience, RF data handling, and SQL.

A U.S. Interim Secret clearance is required; relocation is possible, with RTX offering a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
• Minimum five years of experience with Perl programming.
• Experience with UNIX/Linux operating environment.
• RF domain knowledge, including RF parametric test data.
• SQL commands.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated analysis software for multiple program products with hardware, software, and program engineers.
• Implement system software engineering best practices in planning, development, and execution of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Communicate technical information in formal design review settings.
• Provide hands-on support to product testing in engineering and production test environment.
• Report program status weekly.
• Support the Section Manager and Team Lead in RF Technologies department goals.

Skills

Perl programming

UNIX/Linux

RF domain knowledge

SQL commands

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Mojolicious development

Rust Development

Oracle 11g/12c/19c/21c

Apache Webserver

CVS/SVN

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-11

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS BLDG

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an onsite Senior Systems Engineer to join our Test Solutions (TS) directorate in McKinney, Texas. TS is a multi-discipline organization responsible for contributing to the development of test solutions for all Raytheon products. Typical work involves designing interface assemblies, selection and integration with test instruments and environments, and developing test systems for all Raytheon products including both lab engineering and factory production test systems.

The Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, integration and validation of the automation analysis software for multiple production programs, using engineering best practices.

What You Will Do

• Work with hardware, software, and program engineers to design and develop automated analysis software for multiple program products
• Implement system software engineering best practices in planning, development, and execution of scope, schedule, and budget
• Effectively communicate technical information in formal design review settings
• Provide hands‑on support to product testing within an engineering and production test environment
• Report program status weekly
• Support the Section Manager and Team Lead in the execution of the RF Technologies department goals

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Minimum five (5) years experience with the following:
• Experience with Perl programming
• UNIX / Linux operating environment experience
• RF domain knowledge, including experience processing RF parametric test data
• SQL commands

Ability to obtain a U.S. Interim Secret security clearance prior to the start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Linux (RHEL) system administration
• Experience with Mojolicious development
• Experience with Rust Development
• Experience with at least one of the following: Oracle 11g/12c/19c/21c
• Experience with Statistical Process Controls
• HTML and CGI web development
• Experience with Apache Webserver
• Experience with CVS/SVN and Configuration Management Processes
• Experience with Software Life Cycle
• Experience with Splunk

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

This position is eligible for relocation

Onsite Employees who are working in onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

This position requires a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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