Senior Algorithm Systems Engineer

Location

US-TX-PLANO-465
465 Independence Pkwy
INDEPENDENCE

United States of America

Onsite

U.S. citizenship is required. The position requires obtaining and maintaining a U.S. government issued security clearance. DoD Clearance Type:
Secret. Active and existing security clearance is required after day one.

Raytheon (RTX) is seeking a Senior Algorithm Systems Engineer to support advanced aerospace sensor programs. This position is part of the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities Center in the Airborne Surveillance RF organization and is an onsite role in Plano, TX.

• Perform system level performance analysis to evaluate and optimize advanced airborne sensor capabilities
• Develop, refine, and analyze algorithms to support mission‑critical aerospace applications
• Conduct trade studies to compare technical approaches and guide engineering decisions
• Build statistical models and performance predictions for complex, multidisciplinary systems
• Execute detailed data analyses following Raytheon engineering processes and best practices
• Participate in formal and informal peer reviews; identify, track, and resolve technical issues
• Provide clear, timely task status updates and deliver high‑quality work products to the chief engineer
• Interface daily with engineering teammates, other team leads, and cross‑functional partners to ensure technical alignment
• Support customer and program presentations by contributing technical content and insights
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive successful program outcomes

• At least a bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in one or more of: signal processing algorithms or models, image processing algorithms or models, detection theory or machine learning
• Knowledge of developing and implementing signal processing algorithms for airborne surveillance applications, including signal and image processing, physics‑constrained modeling, digital communications, or detection and estimation theory
• Experience in UNIX/Linux environments; programming in C or C++ and hands‑on experience using MATLAB or Python for data analysis
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance prior to start date

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance
• Advanced degree in STEM
• Mathematical modeling and analytical problem‑solving skills
• Experience using software change management tools, version control systems, and established software development processes
• Realtime programming for embedded or mission‑critical systems

Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD.

• 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 (benefits vary by business unit)
• Relocation eligible – relocation assistance available for this position

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.