Senior Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-02-13 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZ ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING Z BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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 Advanced Airborne RF Sensors department within the Space and Airborne Systems Engineering and Test Capability (SE&TC) Center is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team in North Texas. As a Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in the integration, testing, and verification of advanced hardware and software systems. You will ensure our products meet customer requirements and perform to expectations, from initial development through deployment and post-deployment support. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, solve complex challenges, and contribute to cutting‑edge aerospace and defense technologies. This is an Onsite role in McKinney, TX. What You Will Do: Develop, test, integrate, and flight-test radar mode requirements across the product lifecycle. Create and execute test plans and procedures, evaluate system functions and interfaces, and verify system requirements in preparation for final system sell‑off to the customer. Support production, system deployment, and post‑deployment activities, ensuring product performance and reliability. Collaborate across hardware and software disciplines to identify and implement solutions to complex system challenges. Engage in Digital Transformation (DTx) efforts, leveraging methods and enabling technologies such as Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Agile product development practices. Analyze system performance through lab and field testing, measuring results, and ensuring product reliability in real‑world scenarios. Work alongside teams of engineers to support integration and testing efforts, ensuring seamless functionality of system components. Utilize laboratory equipment, including power supplies, oscilloscopes, and digital voltmeters. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience in airborne and/or space EO/IR system test Perform integration, verification, and validation testing, as well as support product transition to production. Experience with integrating firmware, software, and hardware, as well as programming in LABVIEW and/or MATLAB. Qualifications We Prefer: Experience in test methodology within sensors to include optical performance, analysis, and test verification for EO/IR Focal Plane Array sensor systems and/or relatable experience in development and/or production program Develop and, or execute factory test plans, procedures, and equipment to support an EO/IR Focal Plane Array sensor system and ROICs ROIC wafer probing, fabrication, integration, verification, and validation for a complex EO/IR system. Document and present technical information clearly and effectively to Test Management, IPT leaders, hardware and software development engineers, specialty engineers, program managers, and customers. What We Offer: Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position 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. McKinney, Texas: The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Raytheon Technologies