Naval Radar - Senior Systems Engineer

Prattwhitney; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support Naval Radar programs onsite in Woburn, MA. You will work across hardware, software, and networked components to troubleshoot and verify complex systems. Travel up to 50% to meet mission requirements and customer sites.

Applicants should hold a STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant experience and familiarity with radar/RF systems, DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, MATLAB, Python, and C/C++. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and a minimum of five (5) years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in systems hardware, systems integration, or systems test.

Responsibilities

• Travel up to 50% to support mission execution at various locations.
• Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation in simulated and real-world environments.
• Troubleshoot and analyze hardware, software, and system issues through data analysis and debugging.
• Integrate hardware and software into tactical systems, evaluating functionality and impact.
• Drive performance improvements and resolve system issues across functions.
• Create integration documentation, execute plans, analyze data, verify requirements and communicate results to leadership.

Skills

Systems engineering

Radar systems

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

DOORS

Rhapsody

Cameo

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB1 ~ 235 Presidential Way ~ SPENCER 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

We're growing fast and we want you to grow with us! We're expanding our engineering organization dramatically to meet exciting customer demand, and we're actively looking for engineers who bring strong foundational skills and a passion for solving hard problems. Industry experience in defense? Not required — we'll invest in you. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to talk.

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. 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 Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities team discipline is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support important Naval Radar programs.

Every day presents a different set of challenges to overcome. Whether in hardware, software, networking, or some combination of all three, you'll be stretched to learn about how our systems work and identify the sources of new and unexpected issues through lots of troubleshooting and testing. You'll be expected to collaborate across disciplines and collaborate to implement solutions.

What You Will Do

• Support Missions: Travel as needed (up to 50%) to support mission execution at various locations including local RTX facilities, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations.
• Support Testing Efforts: Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation in both simulated and real-world environments.
• Troubleshoot and Analyze: Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis and debugging.
• Integrate Systems: Integrate hardware and software into tactical systems, evaluating their functionality and impact.
• Drive Performance: Collaborate across functions to drive performance improvements and resolve system issues.
• Collaborate: Work with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve seamless integration and system functionality.
• Document and Communicate: Develop integration documentation, execute plans, analyze data, verify requirements and effectively communicate results to leadership and stakeholders.

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five (5) years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following: systems hardware, systems integration, or systems test.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in one or more of the following: an integration lab, test facility, or in the field, supporting integration or verification.
• Experience with RADAR or Radio Frequency (RF) systems
• Experience with military systems
• Experience with DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, or other digital engineering tools.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, and/or other programming languages.

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 Eligible – Relocation assistance available

This role is onsite at our RTX facility in Woburn/Tewksbury, MA

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.

• 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
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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.

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.

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.