Raytheon Technologies

Systems Engineer II - Radar Requirements

Raytheon Technologies$68K — $131K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) required, typically with 2+ years of experience.
  • Experience in requirements development, concept development, testing, verification, and specification development.
  • Familiarity with tactical air defense systems and software development preferred.
  • Existing active DoD Secret Clearance is a plus, along with travel availability.
  • Experience with radar systems and related algorithms.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and review changes to radar specifications and requirements.
  • Support conceptual development, testing, and verification processes.
  • Coordinate with design, software, and systems teams for streamlined execution.
  • Document radar systems requirements and support technical investigations.
  • Assist in specification changes for radar upgrades and new development.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers on hardware and software integrations.
  • Support various Design and Program Reviews to ensure requirements alignment.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance provided.
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts and flexible work schedules available.
  • Employee assistance programs and Employee Scholar Program offered.
  • Paid time off and parental leave included.
Full Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-05-21

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:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ 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:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

The Systems Engineering Integrated Systems department leads all aspects of systems engineering to drive the development of complex solutions that support the Raytheon Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) mission area. The team fosters a world-class group of systems thinkers who collaborate to architect technical solutions for some of the world’s most challenging problems.

As a Radar Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining radar specifications in alignment with established systems engineering processes. You will ensure that system capabilities and requirements are effectively flowed down from the System Specification through the Radar System and Subsystem Specifications, maintaining close alignment with design and verification teams.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing, reviewing, and submitting for approval changes to Radar Performance, Functional, Hardware, Interface, Environmental, Manufacturing, and Fabrication Requirements, leveraging Radar Software Capabilities.

  • Supporting concept development, testing, integration, and verification activities.

  • Coordinating efforts between design, software, and systems requirements teams to ensure seamless execution.

This role is vital in driving innovation and ensuring the successful delivery of cutting-edge radar systems.

What You Will Do

  • Contribute to the development and documentation of Radar Systems Requirements, supporting technical investigations as needed.

  • Assist in generating specification changes related to radar upgrades and maintenance, including updates associated with new development and obsolescence programs.

  • Work under the guidance of senior engineers to support collaboration with Software and Systems Test teams, as well as the USG customer, on radar capabilities influenced by new hardware and algorithm development.

  • Assist the Systems Engineering Lead and Chief Engineers in ensuring alignment between Hardware, Software, and System Requirements.

  • Participate in activities supporting Independent Research and Development (IRAD) projects and internal funding efforts focused on future Radar capability upgrades and innovations.

  • Provide support for Program and Gate Reviews, including Systems Requirements Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, and Test Readiness Reviews. Assist in preparing materials for Independent Reviews (IRs) that occur prior to each gate.     

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.

  • Experience with one or more of the following areas: requirements development, concept development, integration, testing and verification, specification development, tactical air defense systems, and/or software development.

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Existing DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to travel domestically and internationally.

  • Strong radar knowledge and expertise in testing and implementation.

  • Comprehensive experience in the product development life cycle and radar systems, including waveform design and signal processing algorithms.

  • Proven ability to interface effectively with external customers and make challenging technical decisions while setting priorities.

  • Familiarity with Raytheon Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) and gating processes.

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 assistance is 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.

  • Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: .

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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