Senior Principal Radar Systems Engineer

Senior Principal Radar Systems Engineer

Location:

Huntsville, AL (Onsite)

Security Clearance:
Secret – Current, Active and existing on day 1

• 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.

• Minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Experience with radar systems or related systems engineering.
• Experience with radar signal processing, signal processing theory, and/or signal modeling.

• 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 with 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.

• Salary range: $132,400 – $251,600 USD (based on experience).
• Medical, dental, vision, life and short‑/long‑term disability insurance; 401(k) match; flexible spending accounts; flexible work schedules; employee assistance program; parental leave; paid time off and holidays (dependent on business unit).
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to business and performance).
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.