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Sr. System Engineer – EO/IR Analyst (Onsite)

RTX Corporation

mckinney, TXJob$87–165K/yrPosted 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$87–165K/yr
Location
mckinney, TX
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Additional ClearancesSecret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Senior System Engineer – EO/IR Analyst will model and analyze electro-optical/infrared sensor products and technologies to help define solutions for systems operating in complex threat environments. The role leads analysts, works with internal and external U.S. customers, and supports mission success through analysis studies and customer briefings. The position is onsite in McKinney, Texas, and requires an active, transferable U.S. Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

EO/IR Systems ModelingEO/IR Systems AnalysisSensor Phenomenology ModelingTarget Signature ModelingMODTRANNVIPMFLITESScripting LanguagesPythonPerlScientific ProgrammingMATLABTeam LeadershipTask AssignmentSchedulingTechnical WritingOral Communication

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Related STEM5 Years Relevant ExperienceActive Transferable Secret ClearanceU.S. CitizenshipAdditional ClearancesAdvanced Degree in Related STEM

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

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.

The Operations and Mission Analysis department supports customer focused mission modeling and simulation activities for all customer areas at Raytheon. Our teams develop, analyze, and create flexible integration solutions crossing all product areas such as sensors, effectors, command and control, logistics, and operations. They develop tools and methods to evaluate campaign, mission, and system level analysis and visualizations based on customer requirements. The department has a tradition of excellence through innovation and teamwork

in a flexible work environment to meet the needs of today’s

As a Senior System Engineer – EO/IR Analyst, you will be part of a team of systems engineers dedicated to delivering best-in-class Raytheon products for the warfighter. Your work will help determine and demonstrate appropriate EO/IR solutions for systems and systems-of-systems operating in complex threat environments. In this role, you will interact with internal Raytheon customers and external U.S. customers. You will be leading a team of analysts working closely with our company’s leaders to respond to customer requests in a timely manner. You will be responsible for modeling and analyzing EO/IR sensor products to help design and deliver combat capable solutions. This will include modeling and analyzing associated EO/IR technologies to effectively understand the behaviors of these systems and help define solutions that achieve mission success. workforce.

What You Will Do

  • Developing EO/IR system models.

  • Defining and executing analysis studies, including but not limited to system analysis, trades, and operational effectiveness.

  • Preparing and briefing analysis results to internal and external customers.

  • Leading a small team of early-in-career and mid-grade analysts through tasking and schedule assignments.

  • Overseeing and reviewing the delivery of each work product before delivering to our customers.

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace, or related STEM Degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

  • Experience modeling and analyzing EO/IR systems technologies.

  • Experience modeling sensor phenomenology and target signatures.

  • An active and transferable U.S. Secret government issued security clearance is required at the time of application for this position. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Ability to obtain additional clearances.

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace, or related STEM Degree.

  • Experience working with tools (eg: MODTRAN, NVIPM, FLITES, etc.) for modeling and analyzing EO/IR systems.

  • Experience using scripting languages (eg: Python, Perl) to automate tasks.

  • Experience with scientific programming languages (eg: MATLAB) to analyze data results.

  • Experience leading a team of engineers or analysts, including assigning tasks and scheduling deadlines for delivering work products.

  • Strong technical writing and oral communication skills.

Learn More & Apply No w

  • Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation, work/life benefits, career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include flexible work schedules.

  • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

  • Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

  • Location: North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location #LI-RH2

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,457 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$87–165K/yr
  • Texas median$108–182K/yr294 salary ranges
  • US median$116–190K/yr8,475 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $126K, is 15% below the Texas median midpoint ($149K) — in the middle half of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 589 open Systems Engineer jobs in Texas and 11,457 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,561 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,551 of the 11,457 open Systems Engineer jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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