Principal Systems Engineer - Electronic Protection, AN/TPY-2

globalhr; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

RTX in Woburn, MA is seeking a Principal Radar Systems Engineer to join the SE&TC Surface Radars & Sensors Center, onsite in Woburn. You will help support the AN/TPY-2 missile defense radar program, delivering high‑resolution detection, tracking and discrimination capabilities.

You will define system requirements, design architectures and algorithms, prototype methods, and coordinate with software teams to ensure correct implementation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8+ years of experience.
• Experience with Electronic Protection (EP), Arbitrary Waveform (AWF) and/or advanced signal processing concepts.
• Active DoD Security Clearance or eligibility is required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Defining radar system requirements, architectures and algorithms.
• Collaborate with software teams to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with program goals.
• Prototype new algorithms to enhance system performance.
• Analyze radar data to verify compliance with requirements.
• Present plans, designs and performance analyses to peers and customers.

Skills

Electronic Protection

Arbitrary Waveform

Signal Processing

AI/ML

Customer interfacing

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in STEM

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred

DoD Security Clearance

Tools

MATLAB

C/C++

ADA

DOORS

Job description

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.

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center is seeking a Principal Radar Systems Engineer to join our Electronic Protection and Arbitrary Waveform Development team within the Long Range Radars Department. This position is located onsite in Woburn, MA. The Long Range Radars Department provides subject matter expertise in concept development, architectural design, requirements generation and flow-down, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, integration, as well as the test and evaluation of world-class Missile Defense & Sensor Systems. These achievements are driven by our people, processes, technology, and performance.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the AN/TPY-2 missile defense radar program, one of the world’s most advanced and reliable X-band missile defense sensors. The AN/TPY-2 radar system delivers high-resolution detection, tracking, and discrimination of ballistic missile threats, boasting an impeccable performance record across all classes of ballistic missiles.

What You Will Do

As a Principal Radar Systems Engineer, you will work collaboratively within a team to define radar system requirements, design architectures and algorithms, and support their seamless implementation. You will interact with software development teams to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with program goals. Key responsibilities include:

• Defining and prototyping new algorithms to enhance system performance.
• Analyzing radar system performance data to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Identifying performance gaps and proposing innovative solutions.
• Presenting technical plans, designs, and performance analyses to peers, internal leadership, and external customers.
• Providing subject matter expertise to agile software development teams to enable proper implementation of requirements.

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 Electronic Protection (EP), Arbitrary Waveform (AWF) and/or advanced signal processing concepts.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in radar engineering or related technical disciplines.
• Expertise in Electronic Protection and Arbitrary Waveform concepts and employment techniques.
• Proficiency in developing and coding system models, algorithms, test vectors, and analysis tools to analyze radar requirements and performance.
• Experience utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and signal processing techniques in database and algorithm development.
• Familiarity with Battle Management Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (BMC4I) systems.
• Practical knowledge of signal processing techniques and radar system concepts, including detection, discrimination, tracking, and signal processing algorithms.
• Proficiency with tools and programming languages such as MATLAB, C/C++, ADA, or DOORS.
• Proven experience in system-level requirements development, documentation, and maintenance, or design and development of system-level software architecture.
• Strong communication, technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with customers and lead technical solutions to complex challenges.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Business, or related disciplines.
• Active DoD Security Clearance.

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.

• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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. 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.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.