Principal Systems Engineer - XTR-2 at RTX in Woburn, MA

Date Posted: 2026-10-19

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

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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Systems Engineering Long Range Radars (SE LRR) department within the Surface Radars and Sensors center is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support the XTR‑2 program in Woburn, MA. This role requires a technically exceptional engineer able to contribute to architecture design, requirements definition and modeling, hardware and software design, and Integration & Test activities for a new radar system. It calls for deep radar insight to understand how DREX processing and modern servo technologies interact within a complex operational sensor. The ideal candidate brings the ability to succeed across a wide range of systems engineering tasks. This engineer will diagnose interdependent subsystem behaviors and ensure hardware and software updates remain coherent and aligned with long‑term sustainment needs.

We value various skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design and integration of an advanced X-Band radar system to meet cutting-edge performance requirements.
• Develop models to simulate and analyze system behavior while identifying and solving complex technical challenges.
• Perform in-depth analyses of RF behavior, array calibration, microwave dynamics, and servo/pedestal control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve highly interdependent system-level issues across hardware and software components.
• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to innovate, test, and validate technical theories and system upgrades.

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 with Systems Engineering, requirements development, and/or data analysis.
• Experience with MATLAB.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and complex technical environment.
• Experience defining and driving technical execution plans.
• An advanced degree in a related field.
• Professional experience in the aerospace or defense industry, working on challenging and innovative projects.
• Hands-on expertise in developing Cameo models for system architecture and requirements baselines.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting technical solutions to customers and senior leadership.
• A demonstrated ability to collaborate across a large organization and work with cross-functional stakeholders to solve critical program challenges.

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

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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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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