Senior Systems Engineer
Company: RTX
Location: Woburn
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Date Posted: 2026-03-18 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 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. The Systems Engineering and Test
Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center is
currently looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to support the
Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) department. The MDS department
provides subject matter expertise for concept development,
architectural design, requirements generation & flow-down, modeling
and simulation, systems analysis, integration, test and evaluation
of world-class Missile Defense & Sensor Systems to be achieved
through our people, processes, technology and performance. This
position is on site in Woburn, MA. What You Will do: You will be
working as part of a team to define radar system requirements,
design architectures and algorithms in support of those
requirements and collaborate with software development teams to
ensure effective implementation. Some specific responsibilities:
Analyzing radar system performance data with respect to
requirements. Identifying performance deficiencies and proposing
solutions. Defining and prototyping new algorithms to enhance
system performance. Presenting plans, designs and system
performance to peers, internal leadership and external customers.
Providing subject matter expertise to agile software development
teams to ensure proper implementation of requirements. You will
contribute to one or more capability areas, including: Electronic
Protection, signal processing, and applied mathematics. Hypersonic
threat defense. Tracking, discrimination, search, and battle
manager interfaces. Radar calibration, diagnostics, and deployed
site support. Modeling and simulation of tactical software.
Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a Bachelor’s in
Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a
minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience. Experience with
Matlab, C/C++, Java, or DOORS. Experience with systems analysis,
algorithms, requirements development, and/or signal processing
techniques. Qualifications We Prefer: Experience with Battle
Management command, Control, Communications, Computers and
Intelligence (BMC4I) systems, Radar Systems or signal processing
techniques. Experience with developing, documenting and maintaining
processes, methods and tools. Ability to develop technical
solutions to complex issues. Analytic, technical and
problem-solving skills. Experience with MS Office Suite. Experience
with system level requirements development, documentation and
maintenance and/or requirements development and design of system
level software architecture. Experience with radar system concepts;
detection, discrimination, track and signal processing algorithms
and their behaviors and performance. Experience with the
development and coding of system models, algorithms, test vectors
and analysis tools in support of analyzing radar requirements and
performance. Experience and interest in Information Assurance/Cyber
Engineering requirements, determination, development and
implementation. Experience in using AI/ML and signal processing in
database and algorithm design and enhancement Previous military
service. Ability to interface with customers and lead technical
solutions to complex user needs. 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to
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