Systems Engineer II

RTX (Raytheon); McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, Texas, is seeking a Systems Engineer II to join the Advanced Airborne RF Sensors team. This onsite role supports radar and electronic warfare programs across the full product lifecycle and requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

You will apply MBSE and Agile practices, collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop test plans, verify system requirements, and help ensure the first-time-right delivery of integrated hardware and software.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience with radar or RF systems.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Support radar and RF programs across the full product lifecycle.
• Apply Digital Transformation (DTx) principles to integration and test activities.
• Utilize MBSE and Agile product development to enhance efficiency, traceability, and mission readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate system performance and ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Radar/RF systems

MBSE

Agile development

Education

STEM degree

Tools

MBSE tools

RF test equipment

Antenna theory

Job description

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG

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

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 Advanced Airborne RF Sensors department within the Space and Airborne Systems Engineering and Test Capability (SE&TC) Center seeks a talented Systems Engineer II. Our team 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 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. This position is an onsite role in McKinney, Texas.

What You Will Do

• Support radar and/or electronic warfare programs across the full product lifecycle, including requirements development, engineering testing, system integration, flight testing, production, system deployment, and post‑deployment support


• Apply Digital Transformation (DTx) principles and tools to execute integration and test activities using modern methods and enabling technologies


• Utilize approaches such as Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Agile product development to enhance efficiency, traceability, and mission readiness throughout the engineering process


• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to validate system performance, resolve technical issues, and ensure successful system delivery and sustainment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience with radar or RF systems experience


• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Secret clearance with investigation within five years


• Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM preferred)


• RF test equipment, microwave engineering principles, and antenna theory


• MBSE and tools

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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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-