Senior Radar Systems Engineer – Dual‑Band X/S, Onsite

RTX

Woburn (MA)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 252,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer, Technical Subject Matter Expert, to support the GLOBUS program in Woburn, MA. You will sustain and advance a dual‑band radar architecture, integrating S‑Band and upgraded X‑Band systems with modern beamforming and control.

Ideal candidates will bring deep radar and signal‑processing insight, capable of diagnosing interdependent subsystem behaviors and delivering coherent hardware/software updates aligned with long‑term sustainment.

Qualifications

Requires STEM degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
Experience defining and driving technical execution plans.
Experience with radar systems, signal processing, and related algorithms.

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 system fixes.
Ensure upgrades remain coherent with long‑term sensor sustainment strategy.
This position is an onsite role based in Woburn, MA.