Principal Systems Engineer, Product Owner - Radar Analysis and Verification - AN/TPY-2

globalhr; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to serve as Product Owner for an agile team focused on system performance analysis and verification supporting the AN/TPY‑2 radar. This onsite role is based in Woburn, MA, within the SELRR department.

You will guide requirements, deliverables, and Collaboration with customers, while overseeing cost and schedule performance for the program. A DoD clearance is required to proceed with this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in radar data and performance analysis or related systems engineering.
• Experience leading a technical effort.
• Experience overseeing technical cost and schedule performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize the team backlog, translating work into clear user stories with acceptance criteria.
• Lead backlog refinement sessions, break epics into estimable stories, define sprint objectives.
• Oversee technical, financial, and schedule execution for the AN/TPY‑2 program portion.
• Support planning and execution activities including milestones, schedule updates, and earned value tracking.
• Contribute to system performance assessment, threat evaluation, and validation scenarios.
• Perform TPM assessments, trade studies, and performance gap analyses.
• Provide technical direction and resolve roadblocks with internal/external customers.
• Support proposals and monitor cost-to-complete status.

Skills

Radar data analysis

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Agile

Cost & schedule management

MATLAB

Python

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree (PhD/Master)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

IBM DOORS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-28

Country: United States of America

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 Systems Engineer to be the Product Owner of an agile team focused on system performance analysis and verification to support AN/TPY-2 within the Long Range Radars Department. This onsite role is based in Woburn, MA. The Systems Engineering Long Range Radars (SELRR) department provides subject matter expertise for concept development, architectural design, requirements generation & flow-down, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, integration, test and evaluation of world-class Missile Defense & Sensor Systems to be achieved through our people, processes, technology and performance. The AN/TPY‑2 is a missile defense radar capable of detecting, tracking, and discriminating ballistic missiles. Operating in the X‑band portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, it provides high‑resolution target identification, enabling it to distinguish real threats from non‑threats such as launch debris.

What You Will Do

• Manage and prioritize the team backlog, ensuring work is properly groomed and translated into clear, actionable user stories with well‑defined acceptance criteria.
• Lead backlog refinement sessions, break down epics into estimable stories, and define clear sprint objectives that align with program priorities.
• Oversee the technical, financial, and schedule execution of your team, managing a portion of the engineering scope for the AN/TPY‑2 program.
• Support planning and execution activities, including milestone development, schedule updates, earned value tracking, and managing competing priorities.
• Contribute to system performance assessment efforts, including threat evaluation and scenario development for system validation.
• Perform requirements verification, Technical Performance Measure (TPM) assessments, trade studies, and system performance gap analyses.
• Provide technical direction, resolve roadblocks, and collaborate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Support proposal efforts for new business opportunities and maintain awareness of team financials, planning activities, and cost‑to‑complete status.

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 in radar data and performance analysis and/or other related areas of systems engineering.
• Experience leading a technical effort.
• Experience in overseeing and/or monitoring technical cost and schedule performance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Expertise in radar systems engineering, performance assessment, and requirements verification.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and systems engineering tools (e.g., IBM DOORS).
• Strong communication, technical writing, and customer interface skills.
• Familiarity with AN/TPY-2 Systems, and/or Missile Defense programs.
• Experience in hiring, staffing planning, and working within dynamic, time-critical environments.
• Experience working in an Agile environment and/or on Agile development projects.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management principles and metrics.

• Advanced degree (PhD/Master’s) in Engineering or related discipline
• 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 Eligibility – 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.