Senior Radar Processing & Network System Design Electrical Engineer

Prattwhitney; Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer in Portsmouth, RI to join the Hardware and Infrastructure team, focusing on COTS computing and networking for next-generation RADAR solutions. The role requires a current Secret clearance, strong technical skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while handling projects.

You will bridge cross-functional teams, ensure on-time delivery, and contribute to safety-critical system development, with occasional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and at least 5 years in relevant work.
• Advanced degree preferred with 3+ years experience.
• Experience with Unix/Linux and hardware testing in lab.
• Ability to translate concepts into COTS hardware designs and tests.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design COTS hardware infrastructure systems (e.g. X86-based processors).
• Research and select servers, workstations, add-in cards, storage and other COTS hardware.
• Engineer BIOS and operating system configuration definitions.
• Operate lab test equipment and perform prototyping and integration.
• Collaborate across hardware engineering, supply chain, field teams, and customers to deliver safety-critical systems.
• Support occasional domestic and potential international travel.

Skills

COTS hardware

Networking

Linux/Unix

Lab testing

Project management

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Bus analyzers

Emulators

Data capture tools

BIOS configuration

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-22 Country: United States of America Location: US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS3 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ WEST BLDG

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 RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Job Summary: The Undersea and Electronics Systems (UES) Department in Portsmouth, RI is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with strong COTS computing and networking background to join our Hardware and Infrastructure team implementing the next generation RADAR solutions. The desired candidate has a current Secret clearance, is highly technical, and able to work with minimal oversight as well as the ability to manage projects. This individual will act as a key liaison between cross-functional teams, ensuring technical solutions are delivered on time, within scope and meet quality standards.

Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

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 operate standard test equipment including oscilloscopes, processor bus analyzers, emulators, and data capture tools, etc.
• System prototyping and integration in the lab
• 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

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant or
• An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience
• Experience with emerging and legacy hardware and software, including Unix and Linux operating systems
• Experience working in a lab environment and operating standard test equipment including oscilloscopes, processor bus analyzers, emulators, and data capture tools, etc.
• Experience with taking a system design concept from the block diagram or requirements level and developing a complete COTS-based hardware design and then verifying the design via integration and test plans and activities
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience developing and implementing computing, networking, and information technology infrastructure through a rigorous design and documentation process
• Experience collaborating 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
• 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
• Experience in agile hardware and software development and management using SCRUM.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

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.

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.

Relocation Offered Based On Eligibility.

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

• 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.

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.