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# Systems Engineer - EO/IR

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Data Transmissions, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Signal Processing, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Real Time Systems
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_raytheontech-RAYTGLOBAL01852164EXTERNALENGLOBAL

## About the Role

The Naval Airborne Systems (NAS) is seeking a Senior System Engineer to work on the Science and Technology (S&T) team to model mode performance and develop novel mode algorithms for Electro-Optics/Infra-Red (EO/IR) sensors for research and development.
The Senior System Engineer will apply advanced knowledge of EO/IR sensors and mode performance to analyze and drive new EO/IR sensor design by collaborating with hardware and system design teams. **This is a full-time, on-site position located in Plano, Texas.** **What You Will Do:** + Leverage software development skills to develop and implement new mode algorithms for cutting edge processing solutions and platforms + Performance analysis, algorithm development, algorithm analysis, trade study generation, statistical modeling, performance predictions, and data analysis for complex systems using Raytheon Engineering processes and practices + Interface with team lead, team members, and related engineers + Conduct and/or participate in customer and/or program presentations + Provide task progress status updates and work products to the team lead **Qualifications You Must Have:** + Typically requires a Bachelor degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a
minimum of eight (5) or more years of documented work and/or academic experience in optical design, algorithm development, imaging EO/IR systems, physics, image signal processing, and/or discrimination algorithms experience + Experience in programming in C or C++ and using MATLAB or Python for evaluation of data sets + 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 **Qualifications We Prefer:** + Top Secret Clearance + Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) + Experience developing signal processing algorithms for airborne surveillance application, signal & image processing, digital communications, detection and estimation theory, or AI/ML and training techniques + UNIX/Linux + Real-time Programming, software change management tools, and processes **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 - relocation assistance available for this position **Learn More & Apply Now!** + 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.