Lead Systems Engineer – Radar & Missile Defense

RTX; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Systems Engineer II for the Apollo deployed software and systems team in Woburn, MA to support the AN/TPY-2 radar program. You will lead deployments, installations, and troubleshooting in a Linux environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires an active DoD Secret clearance, STEM degree, and 2+ years experience in systems software integration. On-site with travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in systems software integration, testing, and/or troubleshooting.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead within the deployed systems and software team, delivering advanced reach-back support to operational AN/TPY-2 radar systems.
• Lead installation, integration, and configuration of new radar builds, software updates, and patches, ensuring smooth and reliable deployment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and system issues in Linux-based environments while collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Develop, execute, and maintain detailed test plans and procedures to validate new software builds against system requirements and operational performance goals.
• Analyze system performance data and recommend enhancements to the software baseline.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight during integration and testing activities.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering groups—including systems, software, hardware, and cybersecurity—to drive development and deployment of robust radar system capabilities.
• Support on-site activities such as deployments, installations, and field troubleshooting to maintain high operational availability.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in integration and testing processes, tools, and best practices.
• Prepare and present clear technical documentation, including test reports, analysis results, and recommendations for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel up to 25%, domestic and international, to support mission execution at various facilities and test sites.

Skills

Linux expertise

C++ programming

Python programming

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Git

CI/CD

SIL/HWIL testing

Radar domain knowledge

Job description

RTX is seeking a Systems Engineer II for the Apollo deployed software and systems team in Woburn, MA to support the AN/TPY-2 radar program. You will lead deployments, installations, and troubleshooting in a Linux environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires an active DoD Secret clearance, STEM degree, and 2+ years experience in systems software integration. On-site with travel up to 25% is expected.