Senior Principal Tracking Systems Engineer (On-Site)

Join to apply for the Senior Principal Tracking Systems Engineer (On-Site) role at Raytheon 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior Principal Tracking Systems Engineer (On-Site) role at Raytheon Date Posted: 2025-05-29 Country: United States of America Location: CA320: El Seg.-So. Campus Bldg E01 2000 East El Segundo Boulevard Building E01, El Segundo, CA, 90245 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Security Clearance: Top Secret - Current 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. The Electronic Warfare & Signal Processing group is looking to hire an experienced Senior Principal Tracking Systems Engineer with knowledge and technical expertise in tracking and requirements development to support the design, development, and deployment of software products containing advanced RF capabilities to address emerging threats. This position requires the ability to drive technical solutions for multi-disciplined technical teams during all phases of capture and development. This position is full-time on-site in El Segundo, CA in support of Advanced Technologies programs. What You Will Do Develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges involving multiple subsystem and system interactions (system of systems) as an Individual Contributor, Technical Lead, or both, specific to furthering advanced tracking algorithms, capability, and software products. Understand the full product pipeline throughout the Systems Engineering lifecycle including requirement, verification, and validation. Comprehend the customer’s architecture needs and desired capabilities and participate in requirements decomposition to ensure appropriate allocation to technical architecture elements. Selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain special access program (SAP) clearance and/or an SCI clearance. What You Will Learn Verbal and written communication skills for engagement with program management, technical team members, customers, subcontractors, and industry partners. Manage products throughout the lifecycle and support new business efforts. Development efforts will be focused on front end development, with a vision towards extending and transitioning to end users/systems. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and ten (10) years of engineering experience OR an advanced degree with eight (8) years of engineering experience. Experience in tracking algorithm design and development, with additional experience in Signal Processing (AMTI), Communications, and Resource Management preferred. Experience with analyzing tracking performance and developing requirements based on analysis. Experience updating and/or maintaining code developed in one or more of the following: C, C++, Java, Python, and MATLAB. Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret 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 Active DoD Top Secret clearance with investigation within five years. Engineering analytical with experience in capture phases Gates 0-4 or experience generating test plans and procedures for software products. Experience leading and training technical teams of junior to mid-level systems engineers and analysts, interfacing with customers, and the ability and balance development priorities with near/long term program objectives. Experience with Linux operating system. Experience developing and presenting technical briefings. 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 The salary range for this role is 137,000 USD - 275,000 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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