Senior Principal Systems Engineer, Radar Integration Lead Onsite

Date Posted:
2026-01-30
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 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 SI&T Long Range Radars Department within the Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities Directorate is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer who will lead systems integration and test activities in Woburn MA (Office) and Andover MA (SIL) in support of radar software maintenance, capability development, integration, test, regression and deployment activities. You will be responsible for engineering activities that include systems integration, test, regression testing and data analysis for radar maintenance and development events, while also help provide technical and troubleshooting support to the program OCONUS team. You will work independently and side-by-side with multidisciplinary engineering team members.

What You Will Do

• Lead integration and test planning/execution, executing integration and regression testing events, and perform analysis to identify and resolve technical observations.
• Ensure electronic hardware setups installed with software builds in a String facility/HWIL are configured according to documented specifications for supporting integration, verification, and test activities.
• Interface hardware with software, configure installed hardware/software to interface with networked systems, maintain and develop documentation to support integration, test plans, test activities, and resolve technical inquiries.
• Participate in integration activities using test equipment and navigate through schematics, documentation, and drawings.
• Collaborate with program leads/stakeholders to generate test approaches, maintain configuration control, ensure test-setup readiness, and participate in key processes (peer, gate, and test readiness reviews).
• Ensure test and evaluation processes are conducted according to established procedures for software and hardware.
• Frequent interaction with the customer community, the program office, functional and technical leaders.
• Ability to travel domestic and international, approximately 10% travel.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with electronic schematics and/or diagrams.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Linux, Unix, and/or other programming language.
• Experience with Systems Integration, test procedures, test plans, test scripts, data analysis, and/or verification.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience assisting development of verification strategies for advanced radar capabilities and software builds, including building and executing simulated scenarios to predict sensor performance.
• Systems Engineering experience including test, integration, or verification and validation of Early Warning Radars or other Missile Defense System (MDS) sensors, understanding of radar signal and data processing, and working level experience with requirements traceability, requirements management, or documentation of IV&V products within DOORS.
• Experience interfacing with internal or external customers, providing technical solutions to user requirements, analyzing radar data, and generating and maintaining technical documentation and work instructions.
• Experience with scripting for performing integration and test analysis, integrating and configuring electronics, installing/debugging software, and networking/troubleshooting electronic system connections.
• Knowledge of electronic hardware configuration and installation, software installations on hardware devices, network configurations, operations of software in String/HWIL facility, basic networking principles, and certifications in CompTIA Network+ and or CompTIA Security+.

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 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.

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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