Senior Radar Systems Engineer – Data Analysis & Validation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for the Radar Performance and Analysis team supporting the AN/TPY-2 missile defense radar program. This onsite role requires strong data analysis, MATLAB/Python scripting, and systems engineering expertise.

Responsibilities include evaluating algorithm performance, leading verification activities, and presenting findings to program leadership and military stakeholders. U.S. citizenship and active DoD clearance required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, data analysis, or radar-related work.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Perl, C/C++, and Unix/Linux for analysis and automation.
• Advanced MATLAB and Python scripting for automated data processing and visualization.
• Familiarity with systems engineering tools such as IBM DOORS and traceability.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and technical writing skills for complex presentations.

Responsibilities

• Parse, process, and analyze raw sensor data to evaluate algorithm performance and tracking accuracy.
• Conduct scenario-based analysis to identify technical observations and resolve issues.
• Perform system performance assessments and validation testing to ensure requirements compliance.
• Lead system-level requirements analysis, decomposition, and traceability across the lifecycle.
• Establish and report on Key Performance Metrics and Technical Performance Measures; identify risks.
• Develop and maintain MATLAB and Python scripts to automate large-scale data ingestion and reporting.
• Translate data findings into clear technical presentations and documentation for leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Unix/Linux

Data analysis

Scripting

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related

PhD preferred

Tools

IBM DOORS

Job description

RTX in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for the Radar Performance and Analysis team supporting the AN/TPY-2 missile defense radar program. This onsite role requires strong data analysis, MATLAB/Python scripting, and systems engineering expertise.

Responsibilities include evaluating algorithm performance, leading verification activities, and presenting findings to program leadership and military stakeholders. U.S. citizenship and active DoD clearance required.