Senior Linux-Based Systems & Test Engineer Onsite

Prattwhitney; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave and employee assistance

Job summary

RTX in Woburn, MA seeks a Senior System Integration & Test Engineer for Surface Radars & Sensors Center. You will plan, execute, and document system integration and test activities for a radar program in a lab environment.

You will perform hands-on testing and integration of hardware and software, with emphasis on Linux. Expect collaboration across teams, development of test plans, and supporting test readiness reviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in system integration and test.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, shell scripting, Linux and/or Unix.
• Experience with hardware and/or software testing in an engineering lab environment.
• Experience with networking principles.
• Experience with systems integration, test procedures, test plans, test scripts, data analysis, and/or verification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, executing, and documenting system integration and test activities for a radar program in a laboratory environment.
• Perform hands‑on testing and integration of hardware and software, focusing on systems running Linux.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system‑level issues related to software, hardware, and operating systems.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to identify and address technical challenges.
• Develop and execute detailed test plans, procedures, and reports in accordance with program requirements.
• Support system‑level test readiness reviews, test execution, and post‑test analysis.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and program‑specific processes.
• Willingness to support 5‑10% domestic travel.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Shell scripting

Linux

Unix

Networking

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Senior System Integration & Test Engineer – Surface Radars & Sensors Center, RTX (Woburn, MA).

What You Will Do

• Assist in planning, executing, and documenting system integration and test activities for a radar program in a laboratory environment.
• Perform hands‑on testing and integration of hardware and software, focusing on systems running Linux.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system‑level issues related to software, hardware, and operating systems.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to identify and address technical challenges.
• Develop and execute detailed test plans, procedures, and reports in accordance with program requirements.
• Support system‑level test readiness reviews, test execution, and post‑test analysis.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and program‑specific processes.
• Willingness to support 5‑10% domestic travel.

Qualifications

• Required: Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, shell scripting, Linux, and/or Unix.
• Experience with hardware and/or software testing in an engineering lab environment.
• Experience with networking principles.
• Experience with systems integration, test procedures, test plans, test scripts, data analysis, and/or verification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with test equipment and tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience working with X‑Band radar systems.
• Knowledge of electronic hardware configuration and installation, software installations on hardware devices, network configurations, and operations of software in a String/HWIL facility.
• Knowledge of RF systems, radar signal processing, and real‑time systems.
• Practical knowledge of system security concepts and tools in Linux environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Parental leave and employee assistance program.
• Practical security clearance and travel support (5‑10% domestic).

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.