Senior Systems Engineer - EO/IR

Location Plano, Texas (US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCE) Date Posted: 2026-07-02 Security Clearance U.S. citizenship required. Active transferable DoD Top Secret clearance required prior to start date. Position Overview Senior System Engineer – Science & Technology team. Full‑time, on‑site in Plano, Texas. Responsibilities Leverage software development skills to develop and implement new mode algorithms for cutting‑edge processing solutions and platforms. Conduct performance analysis, algorithm development and trade‑study generation, statistical modeling, performance predictions, and data analysis for complex systems using Raytheon Engineering processes. Interface with team lead, team members, and related engineers. Participate in customer and program presentations. Provide task progress status updates and work products to the team lead. Qualifications You Must Have Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 8 years of documented experience in optical design, algorithm development, imaging EO/IR systems, physics, image signal processing, or discrimination algorithms. Experience programming in C or C++ and using MATLAB or Python for data evaluation. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship required. Qualifications We Prefer Top Secret clearance. Advanced STEM degree. Experience developing signal‑processing algorithms for airborne surveillance, digital communications, detection and estimation theory, AI/ML, and training techniques. Experience with UNIX/Linux. Experience with real‑time programming and software change‑management tools. Benefits & Offer Salary range: USD 86,800 – 165,200. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Potential for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on level and business unit. Relocation assistance available. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Raytheon