Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Raytheon; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer based in Woburn, MA. The role involves defining radar system requirements, analyzing performance data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance. Candidates should have extensive experience in engineering and a solid technical background in radar systems.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• Typically requires Bachelor’s in STEM and 10 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain U.S. security clearance.
• 10+ years in engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define radar system requirements and design architectures.
• Analyze radar system performance data.
• Collaborate with software development teams.

Skills

Radar System Performance Analysis

Algorithm Development

Technical Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

Matlab

C/C++

Java

DOORS

MS Office Suite

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Location:

MA311: Woburn MA 225 Presidential 225 Presidential Way Goddard Building 27, Woburn, MA, 01801 USA

Date Posted:

2025-06-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA311: Woburn MA 225 Presidential 225 Presidential Way Goddard Building 27, Woburn, MA, 01801 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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

Raytheon is looking for a Radar Senior Principal Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) department. The MDS department provides subject matter expertise for concept development, architectural design, requirements generation & flow-down, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, integration, test and evaluation of world-class Missile Defense & Sensor Systems to be achieved through our people, processes, technology and performance.

This position is located onsite in Woburn, MA.

What You will Do:

You will be working as part of a team to define radar system requirements, design architectures and algorithms in support of those requirements and collaborate with software development teams to ensure effective implementation. Some specific responsibilities:

• Analyzing radar system performance data with respect to requirements
• Identifying performance deficiencies and proposing solutions
• Defining and prototyping new algorithms to enhance system performance
• Presenting plans, designs and system performance to peers, internal leadership and external customers
• Providing subject matter expertise to agile software development teams to ensure proper implementation of requirements
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of prior relevant experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in field of engineering or related technical discipline
• Experience with Battle Management command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (BMC4I) systems, Radar Systems or signal processing techniques
• Experience with developing, documenting and maintaining processes, methods and tools
• Proven ability to develop technical solutions to complex issues
• Experience working with Matlab, C/C++, Java or DOORS
• Strong analytic, technical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with MS Office Suite
• Experience with system level requirements development, documentation and maintenance and/or requirements development and design of system level software architecture
• Experience with radar system concepts; detection, track and signal processing algorithms and their behaviors and performance
• Experience with the development and coding of system models, algorithms, test vectors and analysis tools in support of analyzing radar requirements and performance
• Experience and interest in Information Assurance/Cyber Engineering requirements, determination, development and implementation
• Experience in using AI/ML and signal processing in database and algorithm design and enhancement
• Previous military service
• Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interface with customers and lead technical solutions to complex user needs
• Analytic, technical and problem-solving skills
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or greater
• Master's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or related discipline
  
  

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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