Radar Principal Systems Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-08-13 | Location: Plano, TX (Onsite) | U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret DoD security clearance is required prior to start date.

About the Role

Raytheon’s Naval Airborne Systems (NAS), within Naval Power, is seeking a Radar Principal Systems Engineer to serve as a radar Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting multiple programs and IRAD efforts within the Advanced Sensor portfolio. Based in the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities Center in the Airborne Surveillance RF department, this engineer will collaborate closely with on-site Systems Engineers to advance radar system design and waveform development, provide technical leadership to a small team of radar analysts, and support the Chief Engineer and Lead Systems Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Radar performance analysis, waveform experimentation, system capability investigations, trade study generation, statistical modeling, performance predictions, and data analysis for complex systems using Raytheon Engineering processes and practices.
• Participate in peer reviews and resolving identified technical problems.
• Interface with team lead, team members, and related engineers daily.
• Conduct and/or participate in customer and/or program presentations, and apply technical knowledge to develop novel radar waveforms and innovative work products.
• Work as a member of a team and provide SME-level guidance and mentorship to junior engineers within the algorithm engineering group.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior experience in radar mode/skill development and radar system integration.
• Experience in radar mode/skill development and radar system integration.
• 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 required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance with investigation within five years.
• Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Mathematical modeling and analytical problem-solving.
• Experience in the development, testing, and troubleshooting of radar and RF hardware.
• Background in radar test planning, execution, and related processes.
• Ability to lead and manage a small technical team of three or more individuals.

Benefits

• 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 and holidays.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreement).
• Relocation assistance available.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.