Senior Systems Engineer

Raytheon

Marlborough (MA)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) discipline, supporting LTAMDS and GhostEye Radars. You will develop requirements, definitions, and interfaces across the full lifecycle, from concept to deployment.

You will lead testing, analyze data, and collaborate across functions to drive performance improvements and successful integration of hardware and software into tactical systems. Some travel is expected.

Qualifications

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s in STEM and 5+ years of engineering experience.
  • Experience with systems software, hardware, requirements, integration, and/or testing.

Responsibilities

  • Develop requirements, interfaces, and concepts of operations for complex systems.
  • Lead testing efforts, create test plans, and verify documentation in simulated and real environments.
  • Troubleshoot hardware/software issues through data analysis and debugging.
  • Collaborate to drive performance improvements and system integration.
  • Model and simulate to predict system performance for verification and validation.
  • Lead a multi-disciplinary team and produce integration documentation and findings.

Skills

Systems engineering
Requirements analysis
Model-based engineering
Data analysis
Python
C++
MATLAB
DOORS
Rhapsody
Cameo
Systems testing
Telemetry/radar systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

DOORS
Rhapsody
Cameo
MATLAB
Python
C++

Job description

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-09-11

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG

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 Type: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

Are you passionate about turning innovative concepts into reality? Do you thrive in dynamic environments? Raytheon is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Systems Engineer to join our team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline, supporting the LTAMDS and GhostEye Radars. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of the product, from concept to deployment.

What You Will Do:
  • Core Systems Engineering: Develop requirements and algorithms, concepts of operations, and define system interfaces.
  • Lead Testing Efforts: Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation in both simulated and real-world environments.
  • Troubleshoot and Analyze: Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis and debugging.
  • Drive Performance: Collaborate across functions to drive performance improvements and resolve system issues.
  • Modeling and Simulation: Develop and execute models to predict system performance and support verification and validation.
  • Integrate Systems: Integrate hardware and software into tactical systems, evaluating their functionality and impact.
  • Collaborate and Lead: Work with and lead a multi-disciplinary team to achieve seamless integration and system functionality.
  • Document and Communicate: Develop integration documentation, execute plans, analyze data, verify requirements and effectively communicate results to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Perform Data Analysis: Conduct statistical and numerical analysis of radar performance data to ensure optimal system performance and verify requirements.
  • Present Findings: Present technical findings and solutions to leadership and customers.
  • Support Missions: Travel as needed (up to 20%) to support mission execution at various locations including local RTX facilities, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations.
Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience.
  • Experience with systems software, systems hardware, systems requirements, systems integration, and/or systems test.
Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Experience with DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, or other digital engineering tools.
  • Experience with model-based engineering.
  • Experience in developing and managing requirements.
  • Experience developing both scripts and functions with MATLAB.
  • Experience with C++, Python, or similar
  • Experience with generating technical documentation, such as test plans, procedures, or technical reports.
  • Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, or in the field, supporting integration and/or verification.
  • Experience with evaluating systems using simulated environments.
  • Experience interfacing with internal and external customers.
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.

This role can be primarily based out of Tewksbury or Marlborough MA.

Occasional travel to Andover MA or Pelham NH may be required.

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. 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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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