Senior Systems Engineer – EO/IR

RTX•McKinney, TX

1d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

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. Raytheon’s Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) organization is advancing the next generation of optical systems, and we’re looking for a Senior Systems Engineer (P3) to join our team. This role is an opportunity to work hands‑on with innovative electro‑optical (EO) technologies while contributing to complex system development efforts. As an Electro‑Optical Test Engineer, you will design, develop, and execute test plans for EO systems and components, focusing on evaluating performance, quality, and reliability in both laboratory and production environments. You will analyze test data, troubleshoot technical issues, prepare clear reports, and collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to ensure products meet all requirements and standards. This position plays a key role in integration, testing, and issue resolution across multidisciplinary teams. You will work both independently and collaboratively, applying your technical expertise to make informed decisions that drive successful project outcomes. The role offers exposure to multiple aspects of system design and operation, providing a broad, system‑level perspective and the opportunity to help ensure all components operate together seamlessly. This is an onsite position at Raytheon in McKinney, Texas.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience with systems engineering experience, to include work with ConOps development, requirements definition and management, functional analysis, interface definition/control, and system software, hardware, requirements, or testing
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting systems engineering on a government contract
MATLAB, Python, or other programming languages
Digital engineering tools such as DOORS/DNG, Rhapsody, Cameo, or similar
System integration and verification tasks in an integration lab, test facility, or field environment
Experience leading or coordinating test events
Conduct Monte Carlo simulations for system modeling or analysis
Perform root‑cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and documenting preventative actions
Agile‑related systems engineering activities (e.g., Scrum ceremonies, Agile tools)
Experience developing test procedures, writing test reports, and troubleshooting complex systems

Responsibilities

Work effectively in a team environment and interface with customers, program management, and cross‑functional partners
Create and decompose requirements, define system interfaces, and support development of validation and verification methods
Support system performance analysis, integration, and testing activities
Conduct testing of optical, electrical, and integrated systems; collect and analyze test data to support performance optimization
Identify and resolve issues during testing, support design updates, troubleshooting, and calibration for ongoing and specialized programs
Communicate technical information to program management, functional teams, vendors, and customers
Perform integration, verification, and validation testing and prepare associated reports to confirm compliance with specifications and requirements.
Document test results and prepare comprehensive test reports for stakeholders
Analyze system behavior and define use cases
Provide engineering support for execution of assigned test program activities, including test processes, baseline definition, and test architecture development
Participate in technical reviews and technical interchange meetings
Conduct system performance evaluations and detailed analysis to identify opportunities for functional improvements and system enhancements
Present analytical and technical information in formal settings