Senior AI/ML Algorithms Systems Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-05-13

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:

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s 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 is seeking a seeking a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in AI/ML algorithms to support advanced aerospace sensor programs.  You will provide technical expertise and leadership across multiple programs and Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts within Advanced Sensor Programs. This position is part of the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities Center in the Airborne Surveillance RF organization.  This is an onsite role in Plano, TX.  

What You Will Do

• Be a member of the leadership team and manage AI/ML projects on Algorithms team of Advanced Sensor Programs
• Perform system level performance analysis to evaluate and optimize advanced airborne sensor capabilities
• Develop, refine, and analyze AI/ML algorithms to support mission-critical aerospace applications
• Conduct trade studies to compare technical approaches and guide engineering decisions
• Build statistical models and performance predictions for complex, multidisciplinary systems
• Execute detailed data analyses following Raytheon engineering processes and best practices
• Participate in formal and informal peer reviews; identify, track, and resolve technical issues
• Provide clear, timely task status updates and deliver high quality work products to the chief engineer
• Interface daily with engineering teammates, other team leads, and cross-functional partners to ensure technical alignment
• Support customer and program presentations by contributing technical content and insights
• Collaborate with both internal teams and external stakeholders to drive successful program outcomes

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 5 years of relevant experience in experience in AI/ML and one or more of the following areas: Signal Processing Algorithms or Models, Image Processing Algorithms or Models, Detection Theory
• Knowledge developing and implementing AI/ML signal processing algorithms for airborne surveillance applications, including signal and image processing, physics-constrained modeling, digital communications, or detection and estimation theory
• Experience using software change management tools, version control systems, and established software development processes
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD 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  
• Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM preferred)
• Realtime programming for embedded or mission critical systems
• Programming experience in C or C++, and hands on experience using MATLAB or Python for data analysis. AI/ML experience with Anaconda
• Mathematical modeling and analytical problem-solving skills 
• UNIX/Linux environments

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 

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