Algorithm Principal Systems Engineer

RTX•Independence, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon’s Naval Airborne Systems (NAS), a sub strategic business unit within Naval Power, is seeking an Algorithm Principal Systems Engineer to support algorithm development and analysis activities across multiple programs and Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts within the Advanced Sensor Programs portfolio. This role is part of the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities Center within the Airborne Surveillance RF department. The Algorithm Principal Systems Engineer will work on site alongside other systems engineers, provide technical direction to a small team of algorithm analysts, and support both the chief engineer and the lead systems engineer. This is an Onsite role located in Plano, Texas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related STEM discipline such as Engineering, Physics, or Math
Eight (8) years or more of documented work and/or academic experience in algorithm development
Experience in any of the following areas: Signal Processing Algorithms or Models, Image Processing Algorithms or Models, Detection Theory or Machine Learning
UNIX/Linux
Demonstrated computer programming skills in C or C++
Demonstrated computer programming skills using MATLAB or Python for data analysis
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

Nice To Haves

Top Secret Security Clearance
Experience developing signal processing algorithms for airborne surveillance applications, signal & image processing, digital communications, detection and estimation theory, or AI/ML and training techniques
Mathematical modeling and problem-solving abilities
Algorithm development and/or signal processing
Real-time Programming
Software change management tools, and processes
Experience working within multi‑disciplinary engineering teams
Providing subject‑matter guidance and documented technical mentorship to junior engineers in an algorithm engineering environment

Responsibilities

Support algorithm development and analysis activities across multiple programs and Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts within the Advanced Sensor Programs portfolio.
Work on site alongside other systems engineers.
Provide technical direction to a small team of algorithm analysts.
Support both the chief engineer and the lead systems engineer.