Date Posted:
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2026-02-17
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
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.
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
- Generate specification changes that reflect the new and obsolescence development programs related to radar upgrades and maintenance.
- Collaborate with Software and Systems Test teams and the USG customer on radar capabilities driven by new hardware and algorithm development.
- Provide technical oversight for the execution of Radar Systems Requirement Development.
- Collaborate with the Systems Engineering Lead and Chief Engineers to ensure that the Hardware, Software, and System Requirements are all being met in a consistent manner.
- Support Independent Research and Development and other sources of internal funding for future Radar capability upgrades and innovations.
- Support internal and external Program and Gate Reviews including Systems Requirements Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, and Test Readiness Reviews. Included is supporting the Independent Reviews (IRs) that precede each gate.
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 with requirements development, tactical air defense systems, product line development, and/or software development
Qualifications We Prefer
- 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.
- Existing DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to travel domestically and internationally.
- Strong radar knowledge and expertise in testing and implementation.
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 cl