Principal Systems Engineer, Radar Test Engineer - Ground Based Radar Systems

RTX (Raytheon); Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

RTX, the world\'s largest aerospace and defense company, seeks a Principal Systems Engineer in Woburn, MA to lead the development of Ground-Based Radar architectures, requirements, and verification across joint systems. You will shape system-level design, performance benchmarks, and interface with software and test teams to deliver high‑stakes radar solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous analysis, and hands-on leadership in a fast-moving defense environment, with onsite work in

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with radar systems and related engineering.
• Experience with radar signal processing, modeling, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of architectures and requirements for GBR systems.
• Analyze requirements and benchmarking to validate algorithm designs and ensure system-level performance.
• Collaborate with software and integration/test teams to deliver radar solutions.
• Work onsite in Woburn, MA.

Skills

Radar systems

Systems engineering

Signal processing

Signal modeling

Collaboration

Education

STEM degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Linux OS

DOORS

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

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.

Raytheon's Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join our Systems Integration & Test Long Range Radars Department in Woburn, MA. The department provides subject matter expertise in concept development, architectural design, requirements generation and flow‑down, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, integration, test, and evaluation of world‑class Missile Defense and Sensor Systems. This work is achieved through our people, processes, technology, and performance. The successful candidate will help grow the team's capabilities and collaborate with both internal and external customers.

We value a wide range of skills and experiences, so don't hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Position Role Type: Onsite

Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG

What You Will Do

• Lead the development of architectures and requirements to define, characterize, develop, and document Ground-Based Radar (GBR) systems, including architectural framework updates, system-of-systems functional and performance requirements, algorithm descriptions, test scenario definitions, and verification approaches.
• Perform requirements analysis and benchmarking to validate algorithm designs and ensure system-level performance meets operational objectives.
• Collaborate closely with software and integration/test engineering teams to deliver innovative, high-performing radar solutions.
• Work onsite in Woburn, 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 Radar Systems and/or other related areas of systems engineering.
• Experience with radar signal processing, signal processing theory, and/or signal modeling.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, and/or LINUX OS platforms.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with radar system concepts, including detection, discrimination, tracking, and signal-processing algorithms; ability to analyze radar requirements and performance through models, algorithms, test vectors, and evaluation tools.
• Proven system-level engineering experience, including requirements development, documentation, maintenance, and system-level software architecture design.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain engineering processes, methods, and tools; strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a history of delivering innovative technical solutions.
• Proficiency in programming languages and tools such as C/C++, Java, DOORS, and familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including technical writing, presentations, customer interfacing, and cross-discipline teamwork in distributed environments.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively, with experience leading technical solution development.
• Advanced Degree in STEM.

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