Raytheon Technologies

Principal Radar Systems Engineer

Raytheon Technologies$107K — $204K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 8 years of relevant experience
  • Prior experience with radar systems
  • Familiarity with MATLAB/Python/C++

Responsibilities

  • Develop concepts of operations for radar systems
  • Create radar processing algorithms
  • Define radar software requirements
  • Analyze radar performance data statistically and numerically
  • Develop analysis tools for problem identification and resolution
  • Collaborate with Systems and Software Engineers for solution implementation
  • Present findings and solutions to Leadership and Customers

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability
  • 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts
  • Flexible work schedules and paid time off
  • Parental leave and holidays
  • Employee assistance program and Employee Scholar Program
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-09-22
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord
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

Are you passionate about turning innovative concepts into reality? Do you thrive in dynamic environments? Raytheon is seeking a talented and motivated Principal Radar Systems Engineer to join our team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline, supporting the LTAMDS and GhostEye Radars. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of the product, from concept to deployment.

Every day will bring new challenges, requiring you to collaborate across disciplines to troubleshoot issues, perform data analysis, and implement solutions. Your contributions will directly impact the success of mission-critical defense systems, and you'll have a hands-on role in ensuring the entire system functions seamlessly.

This position will be based out of our Tewksbury, MA with occasional travel to either Marlborough MA or Pelham NH sites possible

What You will Do:

  • You will be responsible for the development of concepts of operations for radar systems
  • You will be responsible for radar processing algorithm development
  • You will be responsible for radar software requirements development
  • You will be responsible for statistical and numerical analysis of radar performance data
  • Analysis tool development in support of problem identification and resolution
  • You will collaborate with Systems and Software Engineers to develop and implement solutions
  • You will present findings and solutions to Leadership and/or Customers


Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience
    Prior Experience with radar systems
  • Experience with MATLAB/Python/C++

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience with design, development, and analysis of radar system and software architectures
  • Expereince of radar search and track capabilities, including use of pulse doppler and single pulse waveforms
  • Experience with design of search beam patterns and waveforms, PRIs, etc
  • Experience with Blake sheet construction
  • Experience with firm track range determination in nominal and ducting atmospheric conditions
  • The ability to review and redline B5 requirements for existing search and track requirements to reflect the new design
  • Experience and understanding of EA and EP techniques
  • Experience with technical writing and oral presentations
  • Masters/PhD in a STEM field


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 and Innovation.

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  • 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

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