Systems Engineer II, Systems Engineer

Prattwhitney; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Annual incentive programs

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Systems Engineer II for the Huntsville, AL area. You will lead architecture and requirements for Ground Based Radar systems, model and test algorithms, and work with customers to deliver advanced radar solutions.

The role emphasizes MBSE, Matlab/Linux experience, and strong collaboration across distributed teams. Onsite in Huntsville with limited travel and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with radar systems is required.
• Experience with MBSE and/or Cameo is required.
• Experience with MATLAB and/or Linux is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and requirements development for Ground Based Radar systems, including framework updates and performance requirements.
• Conduct requirements analysis to verify system-level performance.
• Code system models, algorithms, test scripts, and evaluation tools for radar performance.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Engage with customers and lead development of technical solutions to complex challenges.
• Develop and maintain engineering processes and tools.
• Implement Agile practices, including JIRA and Confluence.
• Work independently and with distributed teams.
• Role is onsite in Huntsville, AL with 10%–15% travel domestically.

Skills

Radar systems

MBSE

MATLAB

Linux

Python

C/C++

Java

Agile

JIRA

Confluence

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Cameo

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 ~ 401 Jan Davis Dr NW ~ JAN DAVIS 401 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: Active and existing security clearance required on 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon's Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center is currently looking for a Systems Engineer II to support the Huntsville AL/Kentucky Department. We specialize in concept development, architecture design, requirements generation and flow-down, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, integration, test, and evaluation of advanced Missile Defense and Sensor Systems.

What You Will Do

• You will lead architecture and requirements development activities that define, characterize, develop and document Ground Based Radar (GBR) systems in the form of architectural framework updates, system-of-system functional and performance requirements, detailed algorithm descriptions, test scenario definition, and verification approach.
• You will conduct requirements analysis to verify system-level performance requirements.
• You will code system models, algorithms, test scripts, and evaluation tools for radar performance analysis.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Engage directly with customers and lead the development of technical solutions to complex challenges.
• Develop and maintain engineering processes and tools.
• Implement Agile development practices, including JIRA and Confluence.
• You will work independently and within geographically distributed teams.
• This role is based onsite in Huntsville, AL. Travel is 10% - 15% domestically.

Qualification

• You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with radar systems.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and/or Cameo.
• Experience with MATLAB and/or Linux.

Qualifications

• We Prefer Advanced STEM degree.
• Knowledge of radar concepts, including detection, discrimination, tracking, and signal processing algorithm performance.
• Experience with Python, C/C++, or Java.
• Experience with Agile development practices, including JIRA and Confluence.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communications skills.

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 Eligibility– Relocation assistance available

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.

Welcome to Raytheon in Huntsville, AL 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.

• 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
• holidays
• 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.