Date Posted:
2026-11-02
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX 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 & Test Capabilities team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer to plan and execute complex integration and verification test events in support of Patriot Radar development programs. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in system integration and testing. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge missile defense technologies in a collaborative and innovative environment.
What You Will Do
- Support radar testing efforts: Develop and implement test plans and procedures, and perform integration and verification activities in both simulated and real‑world environments. Lead portions of test efforts and projects in support of the broader radar test program.
- Troubleshoot and analyze: Identify and resolve radar hardware, software, and system issues through detailed analysis and debugging.
- Drive performance: Collaborate across functions to improve system performance and resolve technical issues.
- Modeling and analysis: Use modeling and simulation tools to predict system performance and support verification and validation activities.
- Integrate systems: Integrate hardware and software into tactical systems in field test and hardware‑in‑the‑loop environments, evaluating functionality and system impact.
- Collaborate: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless integration and overall system functionality.
- Document and communicate: Develop integration documentation, execute plans, analyze data, verify requirements, and clearly communicate results to leadership and stakeholders.
- Support missions: Travel up to 10% to support mission execution at various locations, including local RTX facilities, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations. Travel primarily occurs during first-shift hours, with occasional part‑time second‑shift support. Regular travel between Raytheon locations in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire is required.
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 systems software, systems hardware, systems requirements, systems integration, and/or system test
- Experience with generating technical documentation, such as test plans, procedures, or technical reports
Qualifications We Prefer
- Active U.S. government issued Secret clearance
- Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS or equivalent) and configuration control practices
- Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, or in the field supporting integration and/or verification
- Experience working radar development programs
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, JavaScript, C/C++ and/or other programming languages
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.
- Welcome to Raytheon in Andover, MA
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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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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