Senior Systems Engineer – Silent Knight Radar - P3 (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-07-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

Our Airborne RF Sensors Department has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer with experience in radar system analysis and mode development. You will work with other team members to develop, test, integrate, and validate software improvements for the Silent Knight Radar System.

We have a dynamic team that adapts our work to ever-evolving customer requirements and contracts. We have an excellent relationship with our customer and operate as a high-performing team to maintain our customer rapport.

This is an On-Site role in McKinney, Texas

What You Will Do

• Develop radar models, simulations, and algorithms
• Work directly with the software team to troubleshoot algorithms
• Operate radars in a test environment to validate simulations and software
• Analyze flight test data and identify algorithm improvements
• Present work products to internal team and (as opportunity affords) external customer
• Track work progress using Agile-environment task database
• Significant product-specific knowledge transfer from radar Subject Matter Experts
• Validate requirements in a Flight Test Environment
• Perform independent technical analysis to generate high-quality work products according to a schedule and with minimal supervision
• Work within a structured Systems Engineering process environment including a task-oriented, value-based management system

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience with specific experience in the following areas:
  • Radar system analysis and mode development to include requirements development, requirements management, radar algorithm development, verification and validation of algorithms, and flight test data analysis
  • General Systems Engineering experience to include requirements and algorithm development, modeling and simulation, verification and validation, and data analysis
  • Experience in computer programming languages such as MATLAB, NumPy, Octave, SciLab, or MathCAD
  • 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

• Experience with Terrain Following concepts, algorithms, and supporting navigational modes used on special operations platforms
• MATLAB software
• Requirements verification/validation in a Flight Test Environment
• Knowledge creating work products in an Agile development environment

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

Learn More & Apply Now!

RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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 Progr