Principal Systems Engineer

Raytheon; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Raytheon in Massachusetts seeks a qualified radar systems engineer to develop operational concepts and processing algorithms. The role requires 8+ years of experience with STEM degrees, strong knowledge of radar performance, and proficiency in MATLAB, C++, and Python.

This position offers competitive salary ranging from $107,500 to $204,500, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in relevant fields.
• Experience with systems, software, hardware, integration, or testing.
• Experience with design and analysis of radar systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts of operations for radar systems.
• Create radar processing algorithms and requirements.
• Conduct statistical analysis of radar performance data.

Skills

MATLAB

C++

Python

Signal processing techniques

Technical writing

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

DOORS

Rhapsody

Cameo

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-06-17

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

U.S. Citizenship: Required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

What You Will Do

• Develop concepts of operations for radar systems.
• Radar processing algorithm development.
• Radar software requirements development.
• Statistical and numerical analysis of radar performance data.
• Analysis tool development in support of problem identification and resolution.
• Working with Systems and Software Engineers to develop and implement solutions.
• Present findings and solutions to Leadership and/or Customers.
• Occasional travel to support mission execution at various facilities and test sites (approximately 5%).
• Role can be based out of Tewksbury, MA or Marlborough, MA.

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 with systems: software, hardware, requirements, integration, and/or test.
• Experience with MATLAB.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with design, development, and analysis of radar system and software architecture on DoD systems.
• Experience with signal processing techniques in complex propagation environments.
• Design experience in radar system areas such as antenna, receiver/exciter, waveforms, digital beamforming, multi-sensor track management and data fusion, adaptive signal processing, clutter mitigation techniques, electronic attack and electronic protect, sensor resource management and mission planning.
• Experience with C++, Python, or similar.
• Experience in developing and managing requirements, including use of DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo or other digital engineering tools.
• Experience with technical writing and oral presentations.

What We Offer

• Relocation assistance available.

Salary Range

107,500 USD - 204,500 USD

Benefits

• 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
• 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 covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.