Senior Principal Radar Systems Engineer – Dual-Band SME
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RTX in Woburn, MA is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer SME for the GLOBUS program to sustain and advance a dual-band radar architecture. You will work on S-Band/X-Band radar systems, with deep focus on beamforming, DREX processing, and servo technologies within a complex sensor environment.
The role requires diagnosing interdependent subsystem behaviors, guiding hardware and software updates, and coordinating with SMEs to validate theories and fixes while aligning with long-term
Qualifications
- Typically requires a STEM degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience defining and driving technical execution plans.
- Experience with radar systems and algorithms including signal processing theory and modeling.
Responsibilities
- Sustain and enhance dual-band S-Band/X-Band radar performance.
- Analyze RF behavior, array calibration, microwave dynamics, and servo/pedestal control.
- Integrate and validate digital beamforming, DREX chains, and upgraded microwave assemblies.
- Solve highly interdependent system-level issues across hardware and software.
- Collaborate with SMEs to develop, test, and confirm technical theories and fixes.
- Ensure upgrades remain coherent with long-term sensor sustainment strategy.
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Job description
RTX in Woburn, MA is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer SME for the GLOBUS program to sustain and advance a dual-band radar architecture. You will work on S-Band/X-Band radar systems, with deep focus on beamforming, DREX processing, and servo technologies within a complex sensor environment.
The role requires diagnosing interdependent subsystem behaviors, guiding hardware and software updates, and coordinating with SMEs to validate theories and fixes while aligning with long-term
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