Systems Engineer I (Onsite)

Raytheon; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Job summary

RTX in Atlanta is seeking entry‑level Systems Engineers to contribute to Advanced Airborne RF Sensors. You will help integrate hardware and software, develop test plans, and validate system performance in lab and field environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, use of MBSE/Agile practices, and hands‑on experience across the product lifecycle. Onsite in Atlanta with potential travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM fields.
• Experience with MATLAB or Python for data analysis and automation.
• Experience with troubleshooting electronics using common test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer).

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative signal processing and control algorithms for RF sensors and electronic warfare systems.
• Support test plans, simulations, and lab tests to verify system capabilities.
• Collaborate with IPTLs and assist integration across hardware/software elements.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Electronics troubleshooting

C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Physics or Computer Science (STEM preferred)

Tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

Electrical schematics

Interface control documents

Firmware debugging

Job description

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.

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

This onsite, entry‑level role located in Atlanta, GA

Date Posted

2026-09-25

Country

United States of America

Location

US-GA-ATLANTA-100 ~ 100 Galleria Pkwy SE ~ GALLERIA

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

Job Summary

The Advanced Airborne RF Sensors department within the Space and Airborne Systems Engineering and Test Capability (SE&TC) Center seeks talented Systems Engineers. Our team located in Atlanta, Georgia integrates hardware and software, develops test plans and procedures, debugs and evaluates system functions and interfaces, and verifies system requirements in support of final sell‑off to the customer. We put our systems together, exercise them in the lab and 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.

What You Will Do

As a Systems Engineer, you will contribute to developing innovative solutions to technical challenges in signal processing design. Your responsibilities will involve assisting in the creation or modification of electronic warfare signal processing and control algorithms, as well as supporting the development and execution of test plans, simulations, and lab tests to verify system capabilities. You will help evaluate the functional performance of RF systems, including signal processing subsystems and firmware/control algorithms.

Additionally, you will assist in integration, verification, and troubleshooting activities in lab and field environments, utilizing test equipment to support root cause analyses and corrective actions. You will participate in preparing performance evaluations using tools like MATLAB, maintaining engineering specifications and drawings, and compiling findings for reports and briefings. Working alongside Engineering Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTLs), you will collaborate on team initiatives, attend meetings, and support the implementation of process requirements. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and grow your skills in the field of systems engineering.

You will support Electronic Warfare product development, engineering testing, integration and flight‑testing, production, system deployment, and post deployment support across the product lifecycle. Through Digital Transformation (DTx) you will perform these functions using a variety of methods and enabling technologies, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Agile product development.

This position is an onsite role in Atlanta, Georgia and Test event support activity may require travel which is not expected to exceed 20%.

What You Will Learn

After completion of comprehensive on‑the‑job training, the candidate will be a part of a team supporting systems engineering, integration, and test activities across the product development lifecycle.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Physics or Computer Science (STEM preferred).
• Experience with tools, such as Microsoft Office, MATLAB or Python, for data analysis and automation
• Experience with troubleshooting technical issues with electronics in an academic or internship setting, including the use of common commercial test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.)

Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• RF system design, digital and analog signal processing, waveform and signal modulation characteristics and analysis, and/or algorithm implementation and testing.
• Experience with electrical schematics, interface control documentation, and communications protocols
• Experience integrating software and firmware onto electronic hardware systems
• Experience with reading and integrating software routines with hardware/electronics; C/C++/C# preferred

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.
• Relocation eligible

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

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.

This position requires ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State.

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