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# Algorithm Principal Systems Engineer

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $107,500 - $204,500
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Data Transmissions, MATLAB, Machine Learning, Signal Processing, Software Configuration Management, Real Time Systems
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/algorithm-principal-systems-engineer-plano-tx--788e3f07-a5f5-4458-833e-8679192bab61

## About the Role

Algorithms, Systems Engineering, United States Citizen, Security Clearance, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Systems Engineering, Surveillance, Radio Frequency, Algorithms, 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, * Bachelor's degree in a related STEM discipline such as Engineering, Physics, or Math and eight (8) years or more of documented work and/or academic experience in algorithm development

 * Experience in any of the following areas: Signal Processing Algorithms or Models, Image Processing Algorithms or Models, Detection Theory or Machine Learning
 * UNIX/Linux and demonstrated computer programming skills in C or C++ and using MATLAB or Python for data analysis
 * 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 Security Clearance
 * Experience developing signal processing algorithms for airborne surveillance applications, signal & image processing, digital communications, detection and estimation theory, or AI/ML and training techniques
 * Mathematical modeling and problem-solving abilities
 * Algorithm development and/or signal processing
 * Real-time Programming, software change management tools, and processes
 * Experience working within multi-disciplinary engineering teams and providing subject-matter guidance and documented technical mentorship to junior engineers in an algorithm engineering environment

## Description

The Algorithm Principal Systems Engineer will work on site alongside other systems engineers, provide technical direction to a small team of algorithm analysts, and support both the chief engineer and the lead systems engineer. This is an Onsite role located in Plano, Texas, * 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.