LTAMDS Radar Diagnostics and Calibration Lead

Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-08-04\n

Country:

United States of America \n

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord \n

Position Role Type:

Onsite \n

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​ \n

Security Clearance Type:

Secret - Current \n

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1\n

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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. 

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Are you passionate about turning innovative concepts into reality? Do you thrive in dynamic environments? Raytheon is seeking a talented and motivated Radar Diagnostics and Calibration Lead to join our team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline supporting the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) Program.

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This is an opportunity to serve as the system-level technical lead responsible for defining radar software behavior and ensuring correct interaction between hardware subsystems, diagnostics, and released software builds. This lead will be responsible for the strategic vision of Maintenance Engineering to ensure a Fault Detection and Fault Isolation (FDFI) foundation leading to CBM+ and prognostics fielded to the end user. 

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You will translate operational needs, failure modes, and maintainability requirements into clear, guidance for systems/software implementation and act as the primary integration authority between software, systems, integration/test, and Deployment Fielding and Sustainment teams. Collaboration across the Systems Engineering (SE), Systems Integration and Test (SIT) and Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) CPTs will be required.

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This position can be based in Tewksbury, MA or Pelham, NH

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What you will do:

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  Lead a team of SW / Systems engineers to meet strategic direction stated above

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  Lead FDFI and diagnostic maturity updates related to fault detection, isolation, and reporting logic

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  Coordinate thread memo generation, review and approval for future system FDFI capabilities

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  Translate system/operational needs into clear direction for team to:

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    Define clear, testable software requirements

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    Author SysCRs defining new functionality, corrections, and diagnostic behavior

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    Analyze hardware–software interactions across LRUs, M3, gateway, and diagnostic infrastructure

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    Identify cross-subsystem impacts and integration risks before implementation

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    Define M3 software behaviors supporting soldier-replaceable LRUs and field maintenance workflows

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    Document specific fault injection methods (through SW or HW) to support Stakeholder review of critical fault evaluation

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    Support build planning, prioritization, and release readiness

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    Troubleshoot system-level issues during integration and field events

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  Participate in technical reviews to ensure accurate SW/HW integration and SysCR implementation.

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  Maintain, document, and communicate deep radar system knowledge to reduce tribal dependency

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Qualifications You Must Have:

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  Typically requires a Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of prior relevant experience.

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  Minimum of 10 years of experience in related Systems Engineering or Multi-Disciplined Engineering

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  Experience effectively leading multidisciplinary teams of systems engineering professionals

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  Experience with complex embedded or real-time systems

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Qualifications We Prefer:

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  Self-starter – proactive in determining goals and objectives and pursuing the necessary course of action

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  Experience understanding full-system behavior, not component-level impacts

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  Experience of reasoning through second/third-order effects of software changes

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  Experience in understanding of end user capability / expectations / training Understand LRU logic and fault isolation techniques

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  Experience in preparing customer and/or management level briefings

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  Experience defining clear, testable requirements or change requests Experience with RPL architecture, troubleshooting and debugging Familiar with configuration control and release processes

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  Experience is understanding of B2 and B5 requirements

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  Experience in schedule development, action item management, requirement change management and overall development and progress metrics

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  Experience working with external customers; including USG, or FMS partners

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  EVMS Certified (or equivalent)

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  Experience in navigating the organization and working with stakeholders across the company to develop solutions to key program challenges

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  Experience in technical leadership and guidance of multi-disciplined teams in the design and development of system requirements and design. 

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What We Offer

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  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.

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Learn More & Apply Now!

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  Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 

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  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.

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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.

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The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.\n

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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.\n

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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.\n

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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.\n

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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.\n

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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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