Senior Systems Engineer

Job Information

Date Posted: 2026-01-30

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

Salary Range: $86,800 USD - $165,200 USD

Security Clearance Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Required
• 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
• Ability to obtain Interim U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
• Security Clearance Type: Secret

About the Role

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.

Raytheon's Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities directorate has a need for a Senior Systems Engineer. This role will support hardware/software integration and activities for the family of Patriot programs supporting development and fielded Patriot equipment within the Andover based Patriot Labs. As a member of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team, you will share the responsibility for ensuring that the Major End Items (MEIs) at Patriot Test Facility – Andover (PTFA) are fully functional to support the continuous software testing and development performed at the PTFA.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical operations and maintenance support for the site radar systems issues and troubleshooting efforts as needed or instructed by site O&M leads and team members
• Maintain the health and status of the radar in support of PTFA mission
• Provide engineering support for Configuration Management (CM) of hardware and software
• Communicate with the end user on the health and status of RADAR and coordinate requests for calibration and maintenance time as needed
• Support extended and off hours testing occasionally, as required to meet contractual commitments
• Support onsite engineering teams with MEI hardware configuration activities, ensuring hardware is delivered in the required state to meet customer need dates
• Support hardware integration and test activities and configuration of test equipment and tactical hardware
• Contribute to successful technical execution of complex integration and test events
• Interact, on a technical level, with team members from different engineering disciplines (HW, SW, Mechanical, Systems Integration and Test, etc.)
• Work collaboratively with fellow PTFA team members and lab users to quickly address safety and compliance issues
• Demonstrate your ability to remain flexible, accommodate user requests, think quickly and place the immediate resolution of system issues impacting the user community above previously planned tasks while balancing daily PTFA required activities
• Work in a high paced, dynamic, multi-tasking environment including performing outside work in inclement weather
• Support continuous improvement process by identifying and troubleshooting issues with hardware, and clearly documenting all actions and steps taken
• Perform the lifting, installation, and removal of heavy hardware located within the confines of the Patriot Radar aisle (3' wide, < 5' high)
• Utilize your working knowledge of L/UNIX to troubleshoot and configure assets to meet customer needs
• Ability to travel domestically 10%, to White Sands Missile Range

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience working within a test facility, depot, field, and/or engineering lab
• Experience with Linux and/or UNIX
• Experience with instrumentation and/or test equipment, i.e (oscilloscope, multi-meter and/or spectrum analyzer)
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a Final Secret U.S. government issued security clearance after start

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with MATLAB (including object-oriented programming), ADA, Python, C/C++, or Java
• Experience identifying and troubleshooting issues with hardware, and clearly documenting all actions and steps taken
• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing mechanical tool skills (e.g., power tools, hand tools, etc.)
• Familiarization with Patriot Technical Manuals and Patriot Maintenance Control System diagnostic software
• Excellent communications skills, verbal, and written

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.

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

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.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Additional Information

Relocation Eligibility: Available

Role Type Definition: Onsite employees are working in Onsite roles and will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Interview Process: 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.

Location Note: 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.

Application Window: 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.