Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer Long Range Radar SystemsJob DescriptionThis Senior Systems Engineer role focuses on the enhancement and modernization of the AN/TPY-2 long-range radar system within a world-class aerospace and defense environment. You will develop and analyze system requirements, design system architectures, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver advanced radar solutions that support complex missile defense and sensor missions. The position is based on-site in Woburn, MA and offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge radar technologies, contribute to mission-critical capabilities, and help shape the future of aerospace and defense systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop architectures and system-level requirements for the AN/TPY-2 radar system, ensuring alignment with mission and performance objectives.
- Contribute to system architectural updates, including performance requirements, algorithm designs and descriptions, scenario definitions, and verification strategies.
- Perform requirements analysis, modeling, and benchmarking to validate algorithm and system performance against defined criteria.
- Conduct system modeling, algorithm design, test vector development, and radar performance analysis to support system integration and evaluation.
- Work closely with software, integration, and test teams to deliver innovative radar solutions that meet mission needs and operational constraints.
- Support the creation and maintenance of engineering artifacts such as specifications, design documents, and technical reports.
- Participate in technical reviews, presenting system concepts, analysis results, and design recommendations to internal stakeholders and customers.
- Engage in customer interactions to clarify requirements, discuss technical approaches, and contribute to solution development.
- Develop or maintain engineering processes, methods, and tools that improve consistency, quality, and efficiency of systems engineering activities.
- Collaborate across cross-functional and geographically distributed teams, providing technical leadership and guidance where needed.
- Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex, multidisciplinary engineering challenges in radar and sensor systems.
- Ensure all responsibilities are executed in harmony with the organizations Code of Conduct, promoting ethical behavior and respectful treatment of others.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors degree in a STEM field (such as engineering, mathematics, computer science, or related discipline).
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant engineering experience.
- Direct experience working with radar or missile-defense sensor systems.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, including object-oriented programming, or proficiency in ADA, C, or C++ for algorithm development, system modeling, or performance analysis.
- Hands-on experience in system modeling, algorithm design, test vector development, or radar performance analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical work, develop engineering artifacts, and contribute to architecture or design decisions.
- Experience developing or maintaining engineering processes, methods, or tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of solving complex, multidisciplinary challenges.
- Excellent communication skills, including technical writing and the ability to present system concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
- Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date.
- U.S. citizenship required to meet security clearance eligibility requirements.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Advanced STEM degree, such as a masters or doctorate in an engineering or technical discipline.
- Experience with radar detection, discrimination, tracking, and signal processing algorithms.
- Demonstrated experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, particularly Cameo.
- Demonstrated experience with DOORS requirements management, including multi-level requirements traceability.
- Experience working in Linux-based engineering or development environments.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA for managing engineering work and collaboration.
- Experience interfacing with customers and contributing to or leading technical solution development efforts.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and engineering collaboration tools.
- Background in systems engineering, software, architecture, radar systems, information and knowledge systems, mathematics, or research and development.
- Experience in requirements development and management for complex systems.
Work EnvironmentThe role is based on-site in Woburn, MA within a high-technology aerospace and defense environment focused on long-range radar and sensor systems. You will work in an engineering setting that leverages advanced tools and platforms, including MATLAB, ADA/C/C++, MBSE tools such as Cameo, DOORS for requirements management, Linux-based development environments, Agile collaboration tools like JIRA, and standard productivity applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite. The work involves close collaboration with software, integration, and test teams, as well as cross-functional and geographically distributed colleagues, fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. The environment emphasizes adherence to a strong Code of Conduct, ethical practices, and respect for all team members, and supports rigorous technical reviews, customer engagements, and disciplined engineering processes. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Woburn, MA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $77.00 - $82.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Woburn, MA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Woburn,MA.About Actalent
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