Senior Systems Engineer, Product Owner - AN/TPY-2

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a radar systems engineer to guide a cross-functional team in requirements analysis, mission planning, and capability development.

The role entails evaluating radar data, conducting system performance assessments, and managing system requirements, while maintaining agile backlogs and sprint objectives. Onsite role in US locations with top security clearances. Strong collaboration with customers and teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading a technical effort and overseeing technical cost and schedule performance.

Responsibilities

• Guide a cross-functional team focused on requirements analysis, mission planning, and capability development.
• Evaluate radar data, perform system performance assessments, and manage system requirements.
• Backlog management: refine, prioritize, and translate tasks into clear user stories with acceptance criteria.
• Lead sprint planning and ensure delivery of milestones and objectives.
• Oversee technical, financial, and schedule execution for the team, including earned value tracking.

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-29 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.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will guide a cross-functional team focused on requirements analysis, mission planning, and capability development.

You will also evaluate radar data, conduct system performance assessments, and manage system requirements.

Manage the Agile team backlog, ensuring tasks are refined, prioritized, and translated into clear user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria.

Conduct regular refinement sessions, break down epics into smaller, estimable stories, and define clear sprint objectives.

Oversee the technical, financial, and schedule execution for your team, including milestone planning, schedule development, earned value tracking, and managing competing priorities.

Perform radar system performance assessments, including evaluation of threats and end-to-end system analysis.

Validate system performance by verifying requirements and generating scenarios for testing.

Develop mission plans, create radar inputs, and analyze their impact during test events and operational deployment.

Conduct performance gap analyses and trade studies to support system enhancements.

Lead the design, prototyping, software development, integration, testing, and analysis of new or enhanced radar capabilities.

Provide technical expertise in support of proposal efforts and managing team financial planning.

Qualifications

You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience. Experience leading a technical effort. Experience in overseeing and/or monitoring technical cost and schedule performance.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience in radar systems engineering, signal processing analysis, or performance assessment within a defense or aerospace environment. Proficiency in MATLAB and Python for automated scripting, data visualization, and modeling. Familiarity with systems engineering tools such as IBM DOORS for managing requirements and verification matrices. Strong communication skills, including technical writing, oral presentations, and interpersonal collaboration. Proven ability to work with customers and lead technical teams in solving complex challenges. Prior experience with the AN/TPY-2 System and/or Missile Defense programs. Knowledge of mission planning activities and experience supporting hiring and staffing efforts. Familiarity with Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) and CMMI-compliant Gate Reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR). Experience with Agile Scrum methodologies, including leading Agile teams. Demonstrated expertise in current missile defense programs, particularly with large, complex systems. Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements. Knowledge of Earned Value Management principles and metrics. Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Engineering, Math, Physics, or Business.

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 Eligibility – Relocation assistance available.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 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.

Salary

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

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term