Principal Systems Engineer, Digital Radar Onsite

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 401 Jan Davis Dr NW JAN DAVIS 401

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:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX the world 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 Surface Radars and Sensors (SR&S) Center Huntsville AL Department is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support Digital Radar test activities including radar performance analysis and Flight Test pre and post mission this role you will take on engineering responsibilities such as planning and executing radar test events conducting in-depth radar data analyses and developing and implementing verification strategies for advanced radar capabilities and software builds across HWIL SIL and field environments. You will leverage radar-domain expertise to analyze system behavior evaluate algorithm and software performance and diagnose the root causes of anomalies. Your tasks will include creating test objectives specifying data collection requirements analyzing mission and sensor data to evaluate performance in detection tracking discrimination and engagement and sharing results with multidisciplinary engineering teams. You will collaborate with systems software and algorithm engineers while also working independently to support requirements validation technical reviews and readiness for Flight Test events. This position may require occasional travel to Raytheon and government sites to assist with integration efforts test events and technical discussions.

What You Will Do

• Generate run and interpret modeling and simulation scenarios to predict radar performance validate algorithm updates and compare modeled results to Flight Test truth data and measured radar outputs.
• Support realtime and nearrealtime field analysis during test events by providing reachback to development teams interpreting data products onsite validating sensor behavior and advising mission leadership on radar system status and performance.
• Collaborate with group leads cross-discipline engineers program leadership and government stakeholders to define analysis objectives prioritize data sets and communicate findings.
• Produce technically rigorous analysis reports performance assessments testevent summaries and presentation materials suitable for internal reviews as well as external customer briefings.
• Contribute to technical reviews such as peer reviews gate reviews verification events and test readiness reviews ensuring analytical rigor and alignment with program objectives.
• Support engineering activities including systems validation algorithm performance assessment data analysis methodology development and testevent reconstruction for complex digital radar systems.
• Actively participate in planning for Ground Test and Flight Test events by defining datacollection requirements identifying key performance measures preparing analysis tools and coordinating readiness with integration and test teams.
• Ensure that test and evaluation activities including data capture software/hardware configuration tracking and validation procedures are conducted in accordance with established engineering processes quality standards and government test requirements.
• Domestic travel is expected approximately around 15-25%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with waveforms beamforming and/or signal processing.
• Experience with MATLAB Python and/or other programing languages.
• Experience with system integration verification validation and/or testing.
• Experience with technical and/or functional leadership.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience supporting radar Flight Test planning execution or post test data analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in test integration or verification and validation of Missile Defense System Army and/or Navy sensors.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary systems engineering teams.
• Experience interfacing with internal or external customers including providing technical solutions to user requirements analyzing radar data and generating and maintaining technical documentation and work instructions.
• Experience supporting development of verification/validation strategies for advanced radar capabilities and software builds including building and executing simulated scenarios to predict sensor performance.

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

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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.

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 107500 USD - 204500 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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