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# Radar Senior Systems Engineer (On-Site)

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $95,500.0 - $181,700.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, Information Theory, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Pattern Recognition, Signal Processing, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Data Processing, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-CA-EL-SEGUNDO-R01--2000-E-Imperial-Hwy--BLDG-R01/Radar-Senior-Systems-Engineer---On-Site-_01857093

## About the Role

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, Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline (preferably Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience in Systems Engineering with radar algorithm design, requirements development, software/hardware integration, data analysis using Matlab, and configuration management

 * 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, * Active DoD Secret clearance
 * Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline (preferably Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics)
 * Knowledge of radar fundamentals.
 * Programming experience in Python and MATLAB
 * Experience troubleshooting electronic or system-level issues, signal processing, control theory, statistics, information theory, and detection methods, Imaging/pattern recognition, Data filtering (Kalman, batch, optimal estimation)

## Description

You will work alongside experienced engineers to define system architecture, develop requirements, perform analysis and modeling, and support integration, testing, and flight activities across the full product lifecycle. This role is on site in El Segundo, California.

What You Will Do

 * Contribute to all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including trade studies, development of CONOPS, system architecture, requirements definition and allocation, traceability, integration, verification, and qualification
 * Support development, analysis, documentation, and verification of system requirements using DOORS
 * Radar mode algorithm development and system performance assessments.
 * Conduct modeling, simulation, and data analysis using MATLAB, Python, and C++
 * Perform daily tasks in a classified and controlled lab environment
 * Participate in hardware/software integration, troubleshooting, and hands-on laboratory testing
 * Support verification, validation, flight test, production, and post-deployment activities
 * Perform trade studies, functional/physical analyses, and MBSE-based system design
 * Prepare and present technical reports, findings, and briefings to internal and external stakeholders
 * Travel up to 10%, * 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.
 * El Segundo, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-el-segundo-ca-location

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.


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