Radar Systems Engineer I- Onsite

Socket.dev; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX in Massachusetts is seeking a Radar Systems Engineer I for an onsite role in Tewksbury. You will work on radar systems from concept development through deployment, tackling challenges with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure mission-critical defense systems operate reliably.

The role involves hands-on analysis, software requirements, algorithm development, and collaboration with engineers across disciplines. Some travel up to 20% may be required to support test events and customer engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or related discipline.
• Experience gained through on-the-job work, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C++

Radar systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET 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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do

Are you passionate about turning innovative concepts into reality? Do you thrive in dynamic environments? Raytheon is seeking a talented and motivated Radar Systems Engineer I to join our Surface Radars and Radars team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline, supporting a range of sensor and effector programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of the product, from concept development to deployment.

Every day will bring new challenges, requiring collaboration across disciplines to troubleshoot issues, perform data analysis, and implement solutions. Your contributions will directly impact the success of mission-critical defense systems, and you’ll have a hands‑on role in ensuring the entire system functions seamlessly

This is an onsite position based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. The role may require up to 20% travel to RTX facilities, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations to support test events and mission execution.

• You will develop 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
• You will be responsible for analysis tool development in support of problem identification and resolution
• You will be responsible for collaboration 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

• Bachelor’s degree in or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Qualifications We Prefer

• An active and in-scope Secret US security clearance
• Experience with design, development, and analysis of radar system and software architectures
• Experience with signal processing techniques in complex propagation environments
• Design experience in the following radar system areas; 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
• Requirements development experience, including use of DOORS
• Experience with MATLAB/Python/C++
• Experience with technical writing and oral presentations

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.