Date Posted:2026-09-28
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
The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to be the Scrum Master for an agile team focused on system performance analysis and verification to support AN/TPY-2 within the Long Range Radars Department. This onsite role is based in Woburn, MA. The Systems Engineering Long Range Radars (SELRR) 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. The AN/TPY-2 is a missile defense radar capable of detecting, tracking, and discriminating ballistic missiles. Operating in the X-band portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, it provides high-resolution target identification, enabling it to distinguish real threats from non-threats such as launch debris.
What You Will Do- Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to keep the team aligned and delivering predictably.
- Remove impediments such as blocked tasks, missing requirements, and tool issues, while protecting the team from unplanned scope changes.
- Coach engineering team members on Agile principles to strengthen collaboration, backlog quality, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure clear, consistent communication across engineering, product, and stakeholder groups to maintain shared understanding and smooth workflows.
- Coordinate daily activities such as assessing blockers, updating burndown metrics, collaborating with the Product Owner, and managing cross-team dependencies.
- Support system performance assessment activities, including threat evaluation and scenario development for system validation.
- Perform requirements verification, Technical Performance Measure (TPM) assessments, trade studies, and system performance gap analyses.
- Provide technical direction, manage roadblocks, and work effectively with both internal and external customers.
- Maintain awareness of team financials, planning, and cost-to-complete status.
Qualifications You Must Have- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
- Experience in radar data and performance analysis and/or other related areas of systems engineering.
- Experience working in an Agile environment and/or on Agile development projects.
- Experience in overseeing and/or monitoring technical cost and schedule performance.
Qualifications We Prefer- Leadership experience in technical efforts, cost, and schedule management.
- Expertise in radar systems engineering, performance assessment, and requirements verification.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and systems engineering tools (e.g., IBM DOORS).
- Strong communication, technical writing, and customer interface skills.
- Familiarity with AN/TPY-2 Systems, Missile Defense programs, and Agile Scrum practices.
- Experience in hiring, staffing planning, and working within dynamic, time-critical environments.
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management principles and metrics.
- Advanced degree (PhD/Master's) in Engineering or related discipline
- Active DoD Security Clearance.
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.
