Senior Systems Engineer – AN/TPY-2 Team Firefly

Prattwhitney; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX, based in Woburn, MA, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join the Apollo deployed software and systems team for the AN/TPY-2 radar program. This onsite role requires leadership in deployment, testing, and integration across cross-functional teams in a defense aerospace context.

You will install, configure, and patch radar builds, troubleshoot complex issues, and develop verification plans to meet performance goals. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in systems software integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead within deployed systems and software team for AN/TPY-2 radar systems.
• Lead installation, integration, and configuration of new radar builds, software updates, and patches.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and system issues in Linux environments with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain test plans to validate new software builds against requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight during integration and testing.

Skills

Linux

C++

Python

Scripting

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Git

CI/CD

SIL/HWIL testing

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD 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: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market‑leading businesses, world‑class operations, and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars and Sensors Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Systems Engineer to join the Apollo deployed software and systems team supporting the AN/TPY-2 radar program. The AN/TPY-2 radar is a critical element of the nation’s missile defense architecture. This position is onsite in Woburn, MA, with occasional travel to support system installations, testing, and field operations.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a technical lead within the deployed systems and software team, delivering advanced reach-back support to operational AN/TPY-2 radar systems.
• Lead installation, integration, and configuration of new radar builds, software updates, and patches, ensuring smooth and reliable deployment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and system issues in Linux-based environments while collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Develop, execute, and maintain detailed test plans and procedures to validate new software builds against system requirements and operational performance goals.
• Analyze system performance data and recommend enhancements to the software baseline.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight during integration and testing activities.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering groups—including systems, software, hardware, and cybersecurity—to drive development and deployment of robust radar system capabilities.
• Support on-site activities such as deployments, installations, and field troubleshooting to maintain high operational availability.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in integration and testing processes, tools, and best practices.
• Prepare and present clear technical documentation, including test reports, analysis results, and recommendations for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel up to 25%, domestic and international, to support mission execution at various facilities and test sites.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in systems software integration, testing, and/or troubleshooting.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Linux skills, including command-line tools, scripting (e.g., Bash, Python), and system administration.
• Strong software development and debugging skills (e.g., C++, Python).
• Experience leading integration/testing of real-time or mission-critical systems.
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of radar systems, particularly AN/TPY-2, or missile defense applications.
• Field-deployed support experience, including customer interaction.
• Agile methodologies experience (e.g., Jira).
• Exposure to system integration labs (SIL) or hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing.
• Understanding of cybersecurity practices in Linux environments.
• Leadership and mentorship experience in technical teams.

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.

Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available

Salary

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

Benefits

• 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
• holidays
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position 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.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide.

It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.