Job Information
RTX Corporation Principal Systems Engineer – Silent Knight Radar in McKinney, Texas
Date Posted:
2024-10-25
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 Principal 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
Lead cross-functional team(s) in executing front-end efforts (trade studies that lead into new radar business)
Significant product-specific knowledge transfer from radar Subject Matter Experts
Develop novel radar models, simulations, and algorithms
Present work products to internal team and external customer
Perform independent technical analysis to generate high-quality work products according to a schedule and with minimal supervision
Work directly with software team to troubleshoot algorithms
Operate radars in a test environment to validate simulations and software
Analyze flight test data and identify algorithm improvements
Validate requirements in a Flight Test Environment
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 eight (8) years OR an advanced degree with six (6) years of work 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
Computer programming languages like 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
General Systems Engineering experience to include requirements and algorithm development, modeling and simulation, verification and validation, and data analysis
Systems Engineering processes and how to generate requirements
Proposal writing experience (BOE writer certification)
Experience generating tech volumes
Business capture and business development
Terrain Following concepts, algorithms, and supporting navigational modes used on special operations platforms
MATLAB (analysis) and DOORS (requirements)
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
The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.