Senior Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave and paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Tewksbury, MA, to support critical defense systems engineering. The role involves developing requirements, leading testing efforts, and troubleshooting to ensure flawless operations.

Candidates should possess a STEM degree and at least 5 years of experience. Benefits include competitive pay, medical insurance, 401(k) match, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in engineering.
• Experience developing scripts and functions with MATLAB.
• Familiarity with systems software and hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements, algorithms, and define system interfaces.
• Lead testing efforts and design integration documentation.
• Investigate and resolve hardware and software issues.

Skills

MATLAB development

Data analysis

Cross-disciplinary engineering

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

DOORS

Rhapsody

Cameo

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-03-24 | Country: United States of America | Location: Tewksbury, MA (50 Apple Hill Dr, Concord BLDG)

Position Type: Onsite – U.S. Citizenship required for DoD Secret Clearance. Employees must hold or obtain an active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance prior to start date.

Job Summary

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline, focused on LTAMDS. The role involves cross‑disciplinary engineering, troubleshooting, data analysis, and performance improvement to ensure mission‑critical defense systems operate flawlessly.

What You Will Do

• Develop requirements, algorithms, concepts of operations, and define system interfaces.
• Lead testing efforts: design and execute test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation in simulated and real‑world environments.
• Investigate and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis and debugging.
• Collaborate across functions to drive performance improvements and resolve systemic issues.
• Create and run models to predict system performance and support verification and validation.
• Integrate hardware and software into tactical systems, evaluating functionality and impact.
• Lead a multi‑disciplinary team to achieve seamless integration and system functionality.
• Document and communicate results: develop integration documentation, analyze data, verify requirements, and present findings to leadership and stakeholders.
• Conduct statistical and numerical analysis of radar performance data to ensure optimal system performance.
• Travel up to 20% to support mission execution at various locations, including test sites and customer facilities.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing scripts and functions with MATLAB.
• Familiarity with systems software, hardware, requirements, integration, and/or test.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, or other digital engineering tools.
• Background in model‑based engineering and requirement management.
• Proficiency in creating technical documentation such as test plans, procedures, or reports.
• Experience in an integration lab or test facility supporting verification.
• Experience using simulated environments for system evaluation.
• Customer interface experience – internal and external.

What We Offer

• Pay range: $86,800 – $165,200 (USD).
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and flexible work scheduling.
• Short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs, based on position and business unit.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides affirmative action for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with federal laws.