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# EO/IR Principal Systems Engineer

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Data Transmissions, MATLAB, Signal Processing, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Real Time Systems, SC Clearance
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3355992680&tx=JT9284TYZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.?, Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant work or academic experience in optical design and algorithm development.

 * Imaging EO/IR systems, physics, image signal processing, or discrimination algorithms
 * UNIX/Linux and demonstrated computer programming skills in C or C++ and using MATLAB or Python for data analysis
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

 * Active Top-Secret clearance with investigation within five years
 * Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
 * Experience developing signal processing algorithms for airborne surveillance application
 * Background in signal and image processing, digital communications, detection and estimation theory, or AI/ML and training techniques
 * Real-time programming, software change management tools, and processes.
 * Mathematical modeling and analytical problem-solving
 * Ability to lead and manage a small technical team of three or more individuals

## Description

* Utilize software development skills to create and implement new mode algorithms on advanced processing platforms and provide technical leadership to a small team of algorithm and modeling analysts.
 * Perform performance analysis, algorithm development and evaluation, trade studies, statistical modeling, performance prediction, and data analysis for complex systems using Raytheon engineering processes and standards.
 * Work effectively as part of a cross-functional team while offering SME-level guidance and mentorship to junior engineers within the EO/IR group.
 * Communicate effectively through interpersonal interactions, presentations, and written and verbal communication
 * Mentor junior engineers within the EO/IR group


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