Senior Radar Systems Engineer Onsite

Date Posted:
2026-05-27
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-WOBURN-WB1 ~ 235 Presidential Way ~ SPENCER 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:
Secret - Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.


At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.


Raytheon's Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team Systems Integration & Test Long Range Radars Department within the Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities Directorate who will support X-Band Radar technology. The Radar Systems Engineer will be the primary point-of-contact for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) deployed radars. They will provide engineering reach-back support to the site engineers, coordinate issue resolution, and assess radar performance through data analysis. This individual will work directly with area Subject Matter Experts to develop troubleshooting and corrective action plans for a range of issues including mechanical, electrical, microwave, software and cyber security. The individual may also work with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, logisticians, and maintenance planners.

What You Will Do

• Provide guidance to site radar engineers and develop fault isolation procedures, identification of root cause, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintenance event planning with site team, Logistics, and Maintenance planners.
• Participate in integration planning, executing verification/validation events, performing analysis, and providing status updates and reach-back assistance to program engineers/leads.
• Support analysis activities and products with group lead, engineering management, and government personnel responsible for executing analysis tasks.
• Document analysis results in reports and briefings to be presented to internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to support up to 20% domestic and international Travel.

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 with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Linux, Unix, and/or other programming language.
• Experience with systems Integration, system test, and/or system verification.
• Experience with data analysis and/or test scripts.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with the X-Band family of radars, Early Warning Radars or other Missile Defense System sensors.
• Ability to compile, summarize, and present data analysis to internal and external.
• Experience with hands-on root cause identification, corrective action implementation, and execution of program test activities.
• Experience developing and maintaining troubleshooting guides and training for reach back engineering support.
• Experience working on international programs.

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

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it 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.


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