Sensor Algorithm Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-08-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-9070 ~ 9070 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9070

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:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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The Effector-Optics (EO) Department is responsible for requirements decomposition, detailed design, integration, performance verification, and production support of EO sensor/seekers including the telescopes, detectors, cryogenic systems, and structures that make up the sensor/seekers. The Effector-Optics (EO) Department is looking for an Principal EO Sensor Analyst / Engineer to develop and implement structured and robust data analysis tools to support production Tier II Exo-atmospheric Seekers and Sensors. The EO Sensor Analyst / Engineer will also develop test parameters to help transition Seekers from engineering phase to production; determine optimal data analysis methods to ensure maximum speed and efficiency for test processing while ensuring that all relevant parameters are fully assessed.   Additional duties include conducting peer reviews, providing thorough yet concise documentation of algorithms and code implementation, and working with the production test team to optimize test processes for increasing factory throughput while maintaining or improving mission assurance.

What You Will Do

• Provide key support in the assessment of flight test performance for Tier II Exo-atmospheric Seekers and Sensors by working with senior engineers to compare lab measurements and predicted environmental performance to that observed during a flight test event.
• This will include writing the EO sensor/seeker portion of the flight test report and providing detailed reports of any potential anomalies to program leadership.
• Other key responsibilities will include working with senior engineers to develop algorithm requirements, analyzing system performance, and developing solutions to a variety of technical problems of large scope and complexity; interfacing with test equipment development and hardware assembly and test methods and leading small teams as needed.
• Conduct a test problem investigation without a team and develop and present failure reports as needed.
• Analyze the results generated by the EO sensor analysis tool to be able to alert to test issues and be able to guide investigation of what cause the test anomaly.  

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience performing analysis of EO seeker or sensor data.
  Experience utilizing Matlab.
• Experience with laboratory measurement equipment or techniques for optics, detectors, and EO sensors and seekers.
• Experience writing technical data analysis reports.
   

Qualifications We Prefer

• EO/electronics background.
• C++ programming experience.
• Experience with test equipment, test automation scripting, test conduction, sensor control.
• Experience with reading telemetry from raw data format.
• EO Sensor/seeker integration and verification experience.
• Familiarity with production test processes and test problem report disposition.
• Solid communication and teaming skills.
• Presentation skills for technical data.
• Test problem investigation experience.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation assistance available!

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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.
• This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location
• This position requires 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

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The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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