Life Cycle Systems Engineer II

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01

 Position Role Type: Onsite

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

 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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 Space & Airborne Systems (SAS) Center within Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking Systems Engineers to support the Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) Department. LCE provides system‑level troubleshooting, reliability improvements, and sustainment support across radar hardware and software programs. LCE System Engineers will lead the depot integration of hardware and software, create and execute test plans and procedures, evaluate system functions and interfaces, and verify requirements in support of final sell‑off. This role requires regular collaboration across engineering disciplines and program partners to drive system solutions. LCE System Engineers in this role also help update the Concept of Operations (CONOPS), define and manage system requirements, and oversee qualification, verification, and validation. Additional responsibilities include conducting functional and physical analyses, performing trade studies, and using large data sets and analytics tools to identify trends, support failure investigations, and drive data‑informed engineering decisions.  Occasional travel may be required for test event support, typically not exceeding 20%. This is an onsite position in El Segundo, California.

Support Radar System Integration Laboratory (RSIL) Integration, Verification, and Validation activities and troubleshoot system issues in lab, field, or depot environments Diagnose failures through detailed data analysis, root‑cause investigation, and corrective‑action recommendations using lab and field test equipment Produce clear performance evaluations using tools such as MATLAB and analytics platforms (e.g., SQL‑based tools) Prepare and deliver concise technical findings to IPTLs, Systems Engineering, Chief Engineering, and other stakeholders Coordinate engineering efforts related to hardware test, troubleshooting, sustainment, and depot returns Review and refine system architectures and technical solutions with engineering teams Maintain engineering specifications, drawings, and engineering databases Provide technical support and guidance to Engineering IPTLs Participate in engineering tag‑ups, cross‑functional meetings, and working groups Ensure compliance with process requirements and support mock‑up hardware assessments Apply predictive analytics and modeling to anticipate failures and improve lifecycle planning Create Python scripts and tools to analyze system/test data, automate workflows, and produce actionable insights Qualifications You Must Have:   Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years’ experience with Experience of System Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V) 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 Qualifications We Prefer:   Active DoD Secret clearance