Sr. Systems Engineer, Systems Engineer

Date Posted : 2025-10-14

Country :

United States of America

Location :

AL200 : 401 Jan Davis Drive Huntsville 401 Jan Davis Drive , Huntsville, AL, 35806 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements :

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​

Security Clearance :

DoD Clearance : Secret

About Us :

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon’s Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer who will support Radar test activities in Huntsville AL in support of radar analysis and ground and flight test activities. You will be responsible for engineering activities, including testing for radar development events, radar analysis, development of verification strategies for advanced radar capabilities and software builds, and the execution of the strategies within a HWIL or other simulation environment. You will work independently and side-by-side engineering team members and occasionally perform local and non-local travel to Raytheon and government facilities.

What You Will Do :

Perform test performance analysis utilizing modeling and simulation tools and utilize the results in support of Ground Test and Flight Test events.

Participate in analysis activities and products with group leads, senior management, and government personnel responsible for executing analysis tasks.

Document analysis results in reports and briefings to be presented to internal and external stakeholders.

Participate in engineering activities that include test and systems validation, modeling and simulation, requirements analysis, data analysis, and ground test and flight test analysis for strategic and tactical radars.

Participate in test planning, executing verification / validation events, performing analysis, and providing status updates and reach-back assistance to program engineers / leads.

Participate in key processes such as peer, gate, and test readiness reviews.

Confirm test and evaluation processes are conducted according to established procedures for software and hardware.

Qualifications You Must Have :

Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

Experience with test integration, test methodologies, simulation-based test environments, and data analysis.

Experience with basic scripting and / or software development (MATLAB, Python, C / C++, and / or Linux (Red Hat Linux).

Systems engineering experience, specifically in integration, verification and system testing.

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.

Qualifications We Prefer :

Demonstrated experience in test, integration, or verification and validation of X-Band family of radars, Early Warning Radars or other Missile Defense System sensors.

Experience working in multidisciplinary teams of systems engineering professionals.

Experience interfacing with internal or external customers, providing technical solutions to user requirements, analyzing radar data, and generating and maintaining technical documentation and work instructions.

Experience in data analysis and processing using MATLAB, Linux Operating Systems, and Shell scripting for performing integration, verification, and validation test analysis.

Experience with creating test procedures and test scripts.

Systems Engineering experience including test, integration, or verification and validation of Early Warning Radars or other Missile Defense System (MDS) sensors, understanding of radar signal and data processing, and working level experience with requirements traceability, requirements management, or documentation of IV&V products within DOORS.

Systems engineering activity experience and willingness to perform local and occasional non-local travel.

Experience assisting development of verification strategies for advanced radar capabilities and software builds, including building and executing simulated scenarios to predict sensor performance.

Strong individual integration skills, team interaction skills, and willingness to perform local and non-local travel.

What We Offer :

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value : Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation

Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available

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. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products

Clearance Information : This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here : https : / / www.state.gov / m / ds / clearances / c10978.htm

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.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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