Senior Systems Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-11-09



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:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ 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 after 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Advanced Airborne RF Sensors department within the Space and Airborne Systems Engineering and Test Capability (SE&TC) Center is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, where you will play a critical role in supporting an advanced Electronic Warfare system currently in production and sustainment. This position is an onsite role in Plano, Texas

What You Will Do:

• Manage and maintain system and subsystem requirements for an advanced Electronic Warfare system.
• Provide technical oversight during system integration and test activities.
• Analyze system performance data to ensure compliance with requirements and identify potential deficiencies.
• Lead troubleshooting and failure investigations to resolve technical issues.
• Manage multiple system configurations and ensure compliant performance across all configurations.
• Collaborate with production and sustainment teams to implement system changes, corrections, and improvements.
• Present plans, designs, and system performance findings to internal leadership and external customers.
• Lead internal and external change processes, including Engineering Change Notices, Engineering Change Proposals, and Requests for Variances.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline (preferably Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Physics) and 5+ years of prior relevant systems engineering experience, including work with systems analysis, requirements development, and/or signal processing techniques.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Secret Clearance

• System level requirements development, documentation, maintenance, and/or design of system-level software architecture

• Experience presenting analytical and technical presentations

• Performance analysis

• DOORS and/or cPDM.

• Trade studies to optimize system performance

• System safety, reliability, and configuration management

• Electronic Warfare system concepts, including detection, discrimination, tracking, and signal processing algorithms

• Microsoft Office, MATLAB, or Python, for data analysis and automation

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 

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

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