Principal Radar Systems Engineer

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's 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 brings 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. 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. The Surface Radars and Sensors (SR&S) Center within Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is looking for a Principal Radar Systems Engineer to lead architecture and requirements development activities. This position will be onsite in Huntsville, AL.

Lead architecture and requirements development activities to define, characterize, develop, and document Missile Defense System (MDS) radar Modeling and Simulation (M&S) capabilities. Develop architectural framework updates, system-of-systems functional and performance requirements, detailed algorithm descriptions, test scenario definitions, and verification approaches. Conduct requirements analysis and benchmarking to validate algorithm designs, ensuring system-level performance aligns with operational requirements.

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 radar systems or related systems engineering. Experience with radar signal processing, signal processing theory, and/or signal modeling.

We Prefer Advanced degree in a STEM discipline. Experience with radar system concepts, including detection, discrimination, tracking, and signal processing algorithms. Expertise in system-level requirements development, documentation, and maintenance. Experience designing system-level software architecture. Proficiency in developing and coding system models, algorithms, test vectors, and evaluation tools for radar requirements and performance analysis. Experience developing, documenting, and maintaining processes, methods, and tools. Demonstrated ability to develop technical solutions to complex issues. Proficiency in programming languages such as Matlab (including object-oriented programming), Python, C/C++, Java, and tools such as DOORS. Experience working with Linux operating systems. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Confluence. Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated experience interfacing with customers and leading technical solutions for complex user requirements. Ability to work both independently and as part of a geographically distributed team. Proven experience collaborating across disciplines and communicating effectively with all organizational levels and stakeholders.

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