System Engineer II - X-Band Radar Technology

Date Posted: 2026-01-07

Country: United States of America

Location: MA312: Woburn MA
235 Presidential Way
Spencer Building 26
Woburn, MA 01801 USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance & Eligibility 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 Level: Secret
• Current

About Raytheon

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.

About the Role

Raytheon is seeking a talented and motivated System Engineer to join our team within System Integration & Test Long Range Radars Department within the Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities Directorate. This System Engineer II will support X-Band Radar technology that includes collaborating on requirements verification and systems engineering integration at our Woburn, MA location. This includes supporting the Systems Verification and Integration tasks and scope planning to create milestones and schedules and managing competing priorities.

Typical daily activities executed by the teams include scenario development, testing, analysis, support to software development and systems engineering teams, and customer presentations. The individual will contribute to growing the team's abilities and be able to work with both internal and external customers.

What You Will Do

• Support the Systems Verification Lead on requirements verification task and scope planning, creating milestones, scheduling/managing competing task priorities, and customer presentations
• Strengthen the team's data analysis, requirements verification, systems integration, software development, and work with internal and external customers
• Develop scenarios to support testing, data analysis, and software development
• Collaborate with systems engineers to resolve radar technical issues

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Linux, and/or Unix
• Experience with Doors and System Integration, test, and/or Verification

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to compile, summarize, and present data analysis to internal and external stakeholders, including program leadership and external customers and collaborating across engineering functions to drive performance and resolve issues
• Experience with risk and opportunity, coach teams in agile and Dev Sec Ops processes, implement (or maintain) agile methodologies, and support execution of the team's backlog including performance analysis and issue investigation
• Experience participating in daily standup meetings, monthly sprint reviews, quarterly Program Increment (PI) Planning meetings, retrospectives, and implementing best practices for predicable/repeatable workflows
• Support team in removing impediments, estimating task sizing, verifying backlog readiness for planning and execution, tracking/reporting team agile metrics, and facilitating new process and technology integration
• Involvement with X-Band Radar analysis tools, hands-on root cause identification, corrective action implementation, systems integration, systems verification, and working with customers to plan and execute program test activities

What We Offer

At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Salary Range: $68,900 USD - $131,100 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.

Relocation: Relocation assistance available

Benefits Eligibility:

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
• 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.

Incentive Compensation:

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.

Additional Information

Work Location: 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.

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.

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.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.