Principal Radar Systems Engineer

RTX (Raytheon); Tewksbury, Hopkinton (MA, MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies, based in Massachusetts, seeks a skilled engineer to lead radar systems development onsite. You will craft concepts of operations, design processing algorithms, and develop software requirements for advanced radar platforms.

qualifications include a STEM degree and extensive radar experience, with strong MATLAB/Python/C++ capabilities. This role is onsite in MA with comprehensive benefits and a clear path for growth.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in STEM and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience with radar systems.
• Experience with MATLAB/Python/C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts of operations for radar systems.
• Develop radar processing algorithms.
• Develop radar software requirements.
• Perform statistical and numerical analysis of radar performance data.
• Create analysis tools to support problem identification and resolution.
• Collaborate with Systems and Software Engineers to implement solutions.
• Present findings and solutions to leadership and customers.

Skills

Radar systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-22

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

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: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on 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.

What You will Do:

• You will be responsible for the development of concepts of operations for radar systems
• You will be responsible for radar processing algorithm development
• You will be responsible for radar software requirements development
• You will be responsible for statistical and numerical analysis of radar performance data
• Analysis tool development in support of problem identification and resolution
• You will collaborate with Systems and Software Engineers to develop and implement solutions
• You will present findings and solutions to Leadership and/or Customers

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience
• Prior Experience with radar systems
• Experience with MATLAB/Python/C++

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with design, development, and analysis of radar system and software architectures
• Expereince of radar search and track capabilities, including use of pulse doppler and single pulse waveforms
• Experience with design of search beam patterns and waveforms, PRIs, etc
• Experience with Blake sheet construction
• Experience with firm track range determination in nominal and ducting atmospheric conditions
• The ability to review and redline B5 requirements for existing search and track requirements to reflect the new design
• Experience and understanding of EA and EP techniques
• Experience with technical writing and oral presentations
• Masters/PhD in a STEM field

What We Offer:

• Salary range: 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD
• 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.

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 and Innovation.

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.

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.