Senior Electrical Engineer - Radar Computing and Network System Design

Prattwhitney; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off / holidays

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Hardware Systems Engineer to design and implement COTS-based infrastructure for safety-critical applications in Marlborough, MA. The role requires collaboration across hardware engineering, supply chain, and field teams, with occasional domestic and international travel.

Candidate should have a BS in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong Unix/Linux knowledge and a rigorous design/documentation approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent STEM discipline.
• Minimum five years of professional experience.
• Experience with Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Experience designing and implementing computing, networking, and IT infrastructure through a rigorous design and documentation process.
• Experience taking a system design concept from requirements to complete COTS-based hardware design and verification.

Responsibilities

• Design COTS hardware infrastructure systems (e.g. X86-based processors).
• Research and select servers, workstations, add-in interface cards, storage devices, and other COTS hardware.
• Engineer BIOS and operating system configuration definitions.
• Collaborate with hardware engineering, supply chain, suppliers, field engineering, on-site installation and customers to deliver safety-critical systems.
• Support occasional domestic travel and potential international travel.

Skills

Unix/Linux experience

System integration

COTS hardware design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or STEM

Tools

BIOS configuration

Oscilloscopes

Data capture tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-12 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

What You Will Do

• Design COTS hardware infrastructure systems (e.g. X86-based processors)
• Research and selection of servers, workstations, add-in interface cards, storage devices, and other COTS hardware
• Engineer BIOS and operating system configuration definitions
• Work in a lab environment and operating standard test equipment including oscilloscopes, processor bus analyzers, emulators, and data capture tools, etc.
• Collaborate in development with hardware engineering disciplines, supply chain, suppliers, field engineering, on-site installation and trades, and Customers to develop and deliver safety critical systems
• Support occasional domestic travel and potential international travel
• This position is 100% ONSITE in either Tewksbury or Marlborough, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent STEM discipline
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience
• Experience with emerging and legacy hardware and software, including Unix and Linux operating systems
• Experience developing and implementing computing, networking, and information technology infrastructure through a rigorous design and documentation process
• Experience taking a system design concept from the block diagram or requirements level and developing a complete COTS-based hardware design and then Design verification via integration and test plans and activities

We Prefer

• Current or in-progress computing/networking certification(s) (e.g. CCNA, AWS, CISSP)
• Experience with RADAR system hardware
• Experience with Firewall design and configuration
• Experience implementing Security Technical Implementation guides and network hardening
• Experience with system level hardware integration and troubleshooting skills

What We Offer

• 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.
• 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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

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.

Clearance Information

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Raytheon Information

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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.