Senior Systems Engineer - Air Traffic Solutions (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Systems Engineer in Marlborough, MA to modernize air traffic control radar systems within the National Airspace System. The role focuses on developing rigorous requirements and innovative solutions to meet customer challenges.

The ideal candidate will possess a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, be U.S. citizen qualified for federal clearance, and be proficient in MATLAB and Linux.

Offered benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) with matching funds, and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in systems engineering or an advanced degree with 3 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship required for federal clearance.
• Experience generating technical documentation and facilitating briefings.
• Experience with planning and executing system level integration.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation by developing solutions for Air Traffic Control Radar systems.
• Develop and verify requirements for system performance and safety.
• Craft system and product-level requirements.
• Advance career by becoming a Subject Matter Expert.

Skills

Systems engineering

Data analysis using MATLAB

Design and testing of complex systems

Technical documentation

Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Education

STEM degree

Tools

IBM DOORS

Atlassian Jira

Confluence

Linux

Unix

Job description

What You Will Do

Join a dynamic Systems Engineering team dedicated to modernizing Air Traffic Control Radar systems in the National Airspace System (NAS) and internationally.

Drive innovation by developing creative solutions to customer challenges and crafting system and product-level requirements.

Play a key role in verifying requirements by developing rigorous sell‑off criteria, ensuring the highest standards of performance and safety.

Have a direct impact on modernizing and deploying Air Traffic Control Radar systems across the US and internationally.

Develop solutions to modernize and integrate multi‑platform air traffic systems that track commercial, military, and unmanned aircraft to meet future demands.

Advance your career by becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and valued consultant to the Systems Engineering team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in systems engineering or an advanced degree with 3 years of experience in a related field, typically a STEM degree.
• U.S. citizenship is required; candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. federal aviation administration (FAA) clearance and/or Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
• Experience with design, integration, and testing of complex systems.
• Experience generating technical documentation and preparing and facilitating briefings with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience planning, developing, and executing system and/or subsystem level integration and test.
• Proficiency in data analysis using MATLAB or equivalent tools.
• Experience with Linux or Unix operating systems.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25‑50%.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior experience with design, integration, and testing of Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR) and Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (MSSR).
• Experience with IBM DOORS, Atlassian Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Agile development processes.
• Experience with Model‑Based System Engineering (MBSE) and relevant tools such as Cameo.
• Experience supporting U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) government contracts.
• Experience using RF test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, network and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience with IFF and AIMS U.S. Government testing.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program and student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal services, and ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits; fertility and family planning assistance.
• Autism benefit and Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program, and virtual doctor visits.
• Child and elder care services and Bright Horizons programs.
• Teladoc Medical Experts and second opinion program.

Salary Range: $86,800 – $165,200 per year.

This is an onsite role based in Marlborough, MA.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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 federal regulations.