RF Systems Engineer I
Raytheon
El Segundo, CAFresher5h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- PythonC++MATLABData analysisTroubleshootingSystem design
- Work
- On-site in El Segundo
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python31%C++25%MATLAB24%Data analysis6%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Join the Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) Mission Area within the Systems Engineering Center at Raytheon, designing and developing advanced radar and early-warning sensor systems. We are seeking Radar Systems Engineers who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex technical problems, and are eager to support innovative sensor and radar programs. This is an Onsite role.
Key Responsibilities
- Work alongside experienced engineers to define system architecture, develop and verify system requirements, perform analysis and modeling, and support integration, testing, and flight activities across the full product lifecycle.
- Support development, analysis, documentation, and verification of system requirements using DOORS.
- Generate system CONOPS and system architectures.
- Assist with radar mode requirement development and system performance assessments.
- Conduct modeling, simulation, and data analysis using tools such as MATLAB, Python, and C++.
- Participate in hardware/software integration, troubleshooting, and hands-on laboratory testing.
- Support verification, validation, flight test, production, and post-deployment activities.
- Perform trade studies, functional/physical analyses, and MBSE-based system design.
- Prepare and present technical reports, findings, and briefings to internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Experience with RF fundamentals: link budget analysis, modulation schemes, noise figure, gain, bandwidth, filtering, or wave propagation.
- Experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators) through coursework, internships, or lab work.
- Experience using MATLAB for data analysis.
- Experience may be obtained through job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
- Internship or project experience related to RF, wireless, radar, SDR, or satellite communication.
- Knowledge of systems engineering architecture and design, integration and test, and verification and validation approaches.
- Experience with programming using C++ or scripting/automation tools like Python or LabVIEW.
- Hands-on experience with antennas or PCB layout for RF circuits.
- Exposure to digital signal processing concepts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) obtained by start date.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- DoD Clearance: Secret
- Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.