Raytheon Technologies

Principal Systems Engineer, String Engineer Onsite

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Shell scripting, Linux, and/or Unix.
  • Experience in hardware/software testing within engineering lab environments.
  • Familiarity with networking principles.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning and executing system integration and test activities for radar programs.
  • Perform hands-on testing and integration of hardware/software in Linux-based environments.
  • Troubleshoot system-level issues in the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify and solve technical challenges.
  • Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and reports as per program requirements.
  • Support system-level test readiness, execution, and post-test analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.
  • May require 5% domestic travel.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
  • Flexible work schedules and employee assistance programs.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Parental leave and Employee Scholar Program participation.
Full Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-05-28

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

Raytheon’s Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center is seeking a motivated and experienced Principal System Integration & Test Engineer to support radar capability development. This is your opportunity to work with cutting-edge radar technology, leveraging your expertise in Linux operating systems, hands-on experience with system hardware and software in test lab environments, and exceptional troubleshooting skills to solve complex technical challenges. If you're a proactive problem-solver with a collaborative mindset, ready to make an impact in the aerospace and defense industry, we want you to join our innovative team driving the future of advanced radar systems.

What You Will Do

  • Assist in planning, executing, and documenting system integration and test activities for a radar program in a laboratory environment.
  • Perform hands-on testing and integration of hardware and software, with a focus on systems running Linux-based operating environments.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues related to software, hardware, and operating systems under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to identify and address technical challenges.
  • Develop and execute detailed test plans, procedures, and reports in accordance with program requirements.
  • Support system-level test readiness reviews, test execution, and post-test analysis.
  • Ensure adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and program-specific processes.
  • Willingness to support 5% domestic travel

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Experience MATLAB, Python, Shell scripting, Linux, and/or Unix.
  • Experience with hardware and/or software testing in an engineering lab environment.
  • Experience with networking principles.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with test equipment and tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and data acquisition systems.
  • Experience working with X-Band radar systems.
  • Knowledge of electronic hardware configuration and installation, software installations on hardware devices, network configurations, operations of software in String/HWIL facility,
  • Knowledge of RF systems, radar signal processing, and real-time systems.
  • Practical knowledge of system security concepts and tools in Linux environments.

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 Eligible – 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 attendselect 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 candidates 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 companys 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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