Senior Systems Engineer, Product Owner - AN/TPY-2 Team SIM2

RTX (Raytheon); Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to serve as Product Owner for an Agile radar simulation tool suite in the Long Range Radars domain. Based onsite in Woburn, MA, you will drive backlog, refine epics, and ensure features meet acceptance criteria while coordinating with cross‑functional teams on performance, schedule, and risk management.

You should have a STEM degree with 5+ years in systems/software engineering, strong MATLAB, Python, and C++ skills, and experience in Agile environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM field required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in systems/software engineering.
• Experience operating in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive product direction for radar simulation tools within Agile team.
• Own team backlog and translate features into actionable user stories.
• Lead refinement, define sprint goals, and manage scope.
• Oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance for SE/TPY-2 scope.
• Develop and execute verification/validation test plans.

Skills

Radar system design

Python

C++

MATLAB

Agile methods

Systems engineering

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (PhD/Master's)

Job description

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

Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG

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 & Sensors Center is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to be the Product Owner for an Agile team developing radar simulation tools for the Long Range Radars Department. This onsite role is based in Woburn, MA. The Systems Engineering Long Range Radars (SELRR) department provides subject matter expertise in concept development, architectural design, requirements generation and flow‑down, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, integration, test, and evaluation of world‑class Missile Defense and Sensor Systems.

What You Will Do

• Drive product direction and execution for a radar simulation tool suite, leading Agile ceremonies and ensuring strong technical integration.
• Own and manage the team backlog, ensuring features are clearly defined, prioritized, and translated into actionable Agile user stories with measurable acceptance criteria.
• Lead refinement sessions, break down epics into estimable user stories, and define sprint goals aligned with program needs.
• Oversee technical, cost, and schedule performance for assigned engineering scope within the AN/TPY‑2 program.
• Support milestone planning, schedule development, earned value management, and risk/issue resolution.
• Design, develop, and execute verification and validation test plans for radar system capabilities within the Common X‑Band Environment Development Tool (CX‑EDT) simulation.
• Review radar system designs and implement updates within the simulation environment.
• Develop software tools and components that emulate radar system behavior.
• Conduct performance data analysis and automate workflows using MATLAB.
• Verify and validate simulation performance against fielded radar systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance digital simulations, support multi‑mission scenario analysis, and troubleshoot radar performance issues.
• Support integration of high‑fidelity radar simulations into systems operated by other U.S. Government organizations.

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 in Systems Engineering and/or Software Engineering.
• Experience working in an Agile environment and/or on Agile development projects

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent communication, technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface directly with customers and lead technical solutions.
• Prior experience with the AN/TPY‑2 system and/or broader Missile Defense programs, including work on large, complex systems.
• Strong understanding of radar systems engineering, including radar design, analysis, modeling, and hands‑on simulation experience.
• Proficiency in software development, including Python and C++, and expertise in MATLAB for data analysis and automation.
• Proven experience with current Missile defense programs with specific experience in large, complex systems.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements.
• Advanced degree (PhD/Master's) in Engineering or related discipline.

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.