Sr. Systems Engineer - Signal and Sensor Modeling Engineer

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a talented Sr. Systems Engineer – Signal and Sensor Modeling Engineer location in Tucson, Arizona. This role requires solving complex problems in a dynamic team environment, along with developing C++ models and employing advanced modeling techniques.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. A Secret Security Clearance is necessary prior to the start date. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range of $86,800 – $165,200 USD are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience with signal processing and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Champion novel solutions for advanced modeling techniques.
• Develop new C++ models in a maintainable fashion.
• Enable customers’ success through modeling solutions.

Skills

Object-oriented software design in C++

MATLAB or Python for data evaluation

Electro-optics and radar processing

Real-time programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM degree

Advanced Degree in Engineering or related STEM degree

Tools

UNIX/Linux or Apple OS or Windows DOS command line

OpenGL

CUDA

Job description

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020

Date Posted: 2026-06-22

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship and Security Clearance 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.

We’re looking for Sr. Systems Engineer – Signal and Sensor Modeling Engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, engaging in a dynamic team environment, and are eager to learn.

What You Will Do

• Champion novel solutions for advanced modeling techniques.
• Develop new C++ models in an extensible and maintainable fashion.
• Deploy EO or RF phenomenology and advanced physics principles in a software implementation.
• Enable our customers’ success through adoption and utilization of modeling solutions.
• Work efficiently inside an established software product, across programming languages, and build environments.
• Research and develop novel EO or RF modeling solutions.
• Coordinate with multiple development teams to prioritize and solve complex software and physics problems.
• Mentor and share EO or RF expertise with your team.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience applying object‑oriented software design in C++, C, and using MATLAB or Python for evaluation of data sets.
• Experience with UNIX/Linux or Apple OS or Windows DOS command line.
• Experience in electro‑optics or in radar processing, Imaging EO/IR/RF systems, energy transport, radar physics, signal processing and/or discrimination algorithms.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret U.S. government‑issued Security Clearance prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related STEM degree.
• Experience with OpenGL, CUDA, or other GPU accelerated languages/architectures and Scene Generation/Sensor Modeling technologies.
• Experience with electronic warfare modeling, developing signal processing algorithms for missile applications, signal & image processing, digital communications, or estimation theory, or AI/ML and training techniques.
• Experience with Real‑time Programming, software change management tools and processes, using and augmenting Build Systems (Make/CMake), and working with large production software environment.
• Experience interfacing with adjacent engineering disciplines (Signal Processing, Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering).

What We Offer

• Salary range for this role is $86,800 USD – $165,200 USD.
• Benefits may include 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.
• Relocation eligible – relocation assistance available for this position.

Additional details regarding benefits, compensation, and special incentive programs are dependent upon the specific business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement, if any.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

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.