Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Pratt & Whitney; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Principal Systems Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in the development of advanced radar systems. This position involves creating operational concepts, developing radar processing algorithms, and conducting statistical analyses to enhance system performance. You will collaborate with talented engineers and present your findings to leadership, ensuring the success of mission-critical projects. If you're passionate about innovation and defense technology, this is the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in radar systems engineering.
• Experience with design and analysis of radar architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts of operations for radar systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement solutions.

Skills

Radar Processing Algorithms

Statistical Analysis

Technical Writing

Signal Processing Techniques

MATLAB

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Master’s in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

DOORS

Radar System Design

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-04-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA133: Tewksbury, Ma Bldg 3 Concord 50 Apple Hill Drive Concord - Building 3, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

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:

Secret - Current

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.

TheSystems Engineering Directorateis the central focus for Mission Systems Integration activities within Raytheon, responsible for defining customer needs, functional and product architecture, requirements definition and decomposition, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), system performance, and System Security Engineering (SSE).

The SPY-6 Family of Radars and GhostEye Family of Radars are seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to help in the execution of integration and analysis activities.

This position can be located in either Tewksbury, MA or Marlborough, MA and may require occasional travel.

What You will Do:

• You will be responsible for the development of 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

• Analysis tool development in support of problem identification and resolution

• You will collaborate with Systems and Software Engineers to develop and implement solution

• You will present findings and solutions to Leadership and/or Customers

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of prior relevant experience

• Active US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 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

• Masters/PhD in a STEM field

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.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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.

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