Sr Principal Systems Engineer – Radar Systems Eng Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Date Posted:

2025-06-24

Country:

United States of America Location:

AL200: 401 Jan Davis Drive Huntsville 401 Jan Davis Drive , Huntsville, AL, 35806

USA 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:

DoD Clearance:

Secret Job Description:

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. Raytheon’s System Integration & Test is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer who will support Radar test activities in Huntsville AL in support of radar analysis and ground and flight test activities. You will be responsible for engineering activities that include test for radar development events, development of verification strategies for advanced radar capabilities and software builds, and the execution of the strategies within a HWIL or other simulation environment. You will work independently and side-by-side engineering team members and occasionally perform local and non-local travel to Raytheon and government facilities. What You Will Do Ensure test and evaluation processes are conducted according to established procedures for software and hardware and generate reports and presentations to internal or external stakeholders Perform test performance analysis utilizing modeling and simulation tools and utilize the results in support of Ground Test and Flight Test events Perform/support analysis of regression test of the radar software, digital simulations, prepare procedures, and test cases Perform analysis activities and products with group leads, senior management, and government personnel responsible for executing analysis tasks Document analysis results in reports and briefings to be presented to internal and external stakeholders Participate in engineering activities that include test and systems validation, modeling and simulation, requirements analysis, data analysis, and ground test and flight test analysis for strategic and tactical radars Participate in test planning, executing verification/validation events, performing analysis, and providing status updates and reach-back assistance to program engineers/leads. Participate in key processes such as peer, gate, and test readiness reviews. Confirm test and evaluation processes are conducted according to established procedures for software and hardware Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires, Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior engineering experience Experience with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Linux, Unix, and/or other programming language Experience with Systems Integration, test, data analysis, and/or Verification Systems engineering experience specifically including requirements development, system test evaluation, integration, verification and validation testing, or relatable experience 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 Qualifications We Prefer Experience specifically including test, integration, or verification and validation of X-Band family of radars, Early Warning Radars or other Missile Defense System sensors. Experience with MATLAB, Linux Operating Systems, and Shell scripting for performing integration, verification, and validation test analysis Experience with creating test procedures, test plans, test scripts, and maintaining configuration control documentation Experience with troubleshooting technical issues involving software, electronics, network hardware, and networked test setups Experience as technical lead of a systems engineering Strong customer interaction skills and willingness to perform tasks with various site facility leads, while communicating with remote stakeholders, or at a stakeholder site 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 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 The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD – 250,000 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 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 company’s 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.