Radar Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-PLANO-465 465 Independence Pkwy INDEPENDENCE

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: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses world-class operations and investments in research and development we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression creating a safer more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheons Naval Airborne Systems (NAS) a sub strategic business unit within Naval Power is seeking a Radar Senior Principal Systems Engineer to provide radar expertise and technical analysis across multiple programs and Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts supporting the Advanced Sensor Programs. This position resides within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities Center aligned to the Airborne Surveillance RF department.

This is a fulltime on-site position located in Plano Texas.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the USN customer and USG scientists regarding new algorithms and capability improvements to the AAS system
• Responsible for overall mode development (SAR ISAR MTI and Tracking) provide leadership to a small team of radar analysts and support the chief engineer and lead systems engineer.
• Radar performance analysis waveform design system capability investigations trade study generation statistical modeling performance predictions algorithm development data analysis for complex systems and management of SW release content to the USN fleet
• Conduct and/or participate in customer and/or program presentations and apply technical knowledge to develop novel radar waveforms and innovative work products

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience and/or academic experience in radar development
• MTI and Tracking algorithms and methodologies to develop new capabilities for the AAS system
• Radar mode/skill development (SAR ISAR MTI and Tracking) including waveforms algorithms and radar system integration
• UNIX/Linux and demonstrated computer programming skills in C or C and using MATLAB or Python for data analysis
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required and gain program clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Top Secret clearance
• Advanced degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline
• Development and troubleshooting of radar and RF hardware
• Radar test planning and associated processes
• Experience managing a small team of at least 5 people.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and provide SME-level guidance and mentorship to junior engineers within the algorithm engineering group.
  

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 is available

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• 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.
• Richardson Texas: Raytheon North Texas Location

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 132400 USD - 251600 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 candidates 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 companys 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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