GLOBUS Technical Subject Matter Expert

Prattwhitney; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Woburn, MA is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer SME for the GLOBUS program to sustain and advance a dual-band radar architecture. You will work on S-Band/X-Band radar systems, with deep focus on beamforming, DREX processing, and servo technologies within a complex sensor environment.

The role requires diagnosing interdependent subsystem behaviors, guiding hardware and software updates, and coordinating with SMEs to validate theories and fixes while aligning with long-term

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience defining and driving technical execution plans.
• Experience with radar systems and algorithms including signal processing theory and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and enhance dual-band S-Band/X-Band radar performance.
• Analyze RF behavior, array calibration, microwave dynamics, and servo/pedestal control.
• Integrate and validate digital beamforming, DREX chains, and upgraded microwave assemblies.
• Solve highly interdependent system-level issues across hardware and software.
• Collaborate with SMEs to develop, test, and confirm technical theories and fixes.
• Ensure upgrades remain coherent with long-term sensor sustainment strategy.

Skills

Radar systems

Signal processing

System engineering

Technical execution plans

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Security clearance handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-02 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Job Overview

The Long Range Radars (LRR) department within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Center is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer, Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the GLOBUS program in Woburn, MA. This role requires a technically exceptional engineer able to sustain and advance a dual‑band radar architecture combining modern S‑Band phased array hardware with an upgraded legacy X‑Band system. It demands deep radar and signal‑processing insight to understand how beamforming, DREX processing, and modern servo technologies interact within a complex operational sensor. The engineer must diagnose interdependent subsystem behaviors and ensure coherent hardware and software updates aligned with long‑term sustainment. We value various skills and experiences, so don’t hold back. Your qualifications could bring tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Sustain and enhance dual‑band S‑Band/X‑Band radar performance.
• Analyze RF behavior, array calibration, microwave dynamics, and servo/pedestal control.
• Integrate and validate digital beamforming, DREX chains, and upgraded microwave assemblies.
• Solve highly interdependent system‑level issues across hardware and software.
• Collaborate with SMEs to develop, test, and confirm technical theories and system fixes.
• Ensure upgrades remain coherent with long‑term sensor sustainment strategy.

Qualifications

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in defining and driving technical execution plans.
• Experience with radar systems and algorithms including signal processing, signal processing theory, signal architecture, and/or signal modeling.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in a STEM discipline.
• Professional experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Demonstrated success working across disciplines to achieve program objectives.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, fast‑paced environment.
• Proven leadership in failure investigation and root cause determination.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a history of positive collaboration in team settings.
• Excellent communication skills, including experience presenting to customers and senior leadership.
• Familiarity with navigating organizational structures and collaborating with stakeholders to develop solutions for critical program challenges.

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.

• 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
• 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.
• The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.
• Relocation Eligibility – Relocation assistance available.
• 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 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.