Systems Engineer II

Date Posted :

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

2025-11-12

Country :

United States of America

Location :

MA131 : Tewksbury, MA Bldg 1 Assabet 50 Apple Hill Drive Assabet - Building 1, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

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 :

DoD Clearance : Secret

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 Radar Systems Engineer II is responsible for generating new and updated specifications for radar development programs while following the systems engineering processes for updating, reviewing, and releasing the specifications.  The Radar Systems Engineer ensures that the System Capabilities and Requirements are appropriately flowed from the System Spec through the Radar System and Subsystem specs to the design and verification teams. You will be responsible for creation, review, and submittal for approval of all Radar Performance, Functional, Hardware, Interface, Environmental, Manufacturing, and Fabrication Requirements changes that leverage Radar Software Capabilities.  You will also be responsible for but is not limited to : support of concept development, testing, integration and verification activities, and coordination between design, software, and systems requirements teams.

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.  Support the Independent Reviews (IRs) that precede each gate.

Qualifications You Must Have : :

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 2 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.

Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government issued security clearance is required.  U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.

Experience with tactical air defense systems, product line development processes, and software development

Experience interfacing with external customers

Experience across the product development life cycle

Qualifications We Prefer :

Existing DoD Secret Clearance

Radar Knowledge

Experience making challenging technical decisions and setting priorities

Experience designing, implementing and testing radar waveforms and signal processing algorithms

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

Ability to travel domestically and internationally

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.

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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.

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 66,000 USD - 130,000 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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