Principal Systems Engineer - Naval Radars

Date Posted: 2026-07-29 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1 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 We're   growing fast and we want you to grow with us!   We're   expanding our engineering organization dramatically to meet exciting customer demand, and   we're   actively looking for engineers who bring strong foundational skills and a passion for solving hard problems. Industry experience in defense? Not required —   we'll   invest in you. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to talk. Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career.   At RTX, the world’s largest   aerospace   and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.   Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.   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.    Are you passionate about turning innovative concepts into reality? Do you thrive in dynamic environments?   The Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities team discipline is seeking a   Principal   Systems Engineer   to support   important   Naval Radar programs .   Every day   presents   a different set   of challenges to overcome. Whether in hardware, software, networking, or some combination of all three,   you'll   be stretched to learn about how our systems work and   identify   the sources of new and unexpected issues through lots of troubleshooting and data analysis.   You'll   be expected to collaborate across disciplines and   collaborate   to implement solutions.      What You   Will Do     In this Systems Engineer role, you will support the following types of activities:   Drive Performance: Lead a team to collaborate across functions to drive performance improvements and resolve system issues. Responsible for schedule execution of assigned program elements.   Testing: Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation in both simulated and real-world environments.   Troubleshoot and Analyze:   Identify   and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis and debugging.   Modeling and Simulation:   Utilize   modeling and simulation tools   to predict system performance and support verification and validation.   Integrate Systems: Integrate hardware and software into tactical systems, evaluating their functionality and impact.   Collaborat e : Work with   customers   a nd   multi-disciplinary   internal   team s   to achieve seamless integration and system functionality.   Document and Communicate: Develop integration documentation, execute plans, analyze data, verify   requirements   and effectively communicate results to leadership and stakeholders.   Data Analysis: Conduct statistical and numerical analysis of radar performance data to ensure   optimal   system performance and verify requirements.   Requirements Development: Decompose and track specifications throughout complex systems architectures   Support Missions: Travel as needed (up to   1 0%) to support mission execution at various locations including local RTX facilities, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations.   Ability to obtain and   maintain   a U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is   required , as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.   This role   is onsite at our RTX facility in   Marlborough ,   MA   Qualifi cations You Must Have    Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of   eight (8)   years of prior relevant experience.   Experience integrating military systems in one or more of the following; software, systems hardware, systems requirements, systems integration,   or systems test.   Engineering leadership experience   Qualifications We Prefer    Experience with sensor systems, especially   RADAR   Experience with Earned Value Management system tracking of team tasks   Experience with generating technical documentation, such as test plans, procedures, or technical reports.   Experience w ith   integration ,   validation   or requirements verification.   Experience with DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, or other digital engineering tools.   Experience with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, and/or other programming languages.   Offer   Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Re