Principal Systems Engineer – Naval Radar

RTX

. Lead a team across functions to drive performance improvements and resolve system issues .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeWoburn • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $118,300 - $224,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems integration, performance analysis, and technical documentation within military systems, particularly in radar technology. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex engineering projects while ensuring compliance with government security requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Engineering Leadership ExperienceSystems IntegrationRadar Performance AnalysisTechnical Documentation GenerationActive U.S. Government Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Systems RequirementsSystems TestData AnalysisDebuggingStatistical AnalysisIntegration ValidationRequirements VerificationEarned Value ManagementProgramming in MATLABProgramming in Python

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DOORSRhapsodyCameoModeling and Simulation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Military SystemsSensor SystemsRadar TechnologySTEM Degree

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team across functions to drive performance improvements and resolve system issues
Execute schedules for assigned program elements
Travel as needed to support mission execution at RTX facilities, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations
Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation in simulated and real-world environments
Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through data analysis and debugging
Use modeling and simulation tools to predict system performance and support verification and validation
Integrate hardware and software into tactical systems and evaluate functionality and impact
Collaborate with customers and multidisciplinary internal teams to achieve system integration and functionality
Develop integration documentation, execute plans, analyze data, verify requirements, and communicate results to leadership and stakeholders
Conduct statistical and numerical analysis of radar performance data
Decompose and track specifications throughout complex systems architectures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years of prior relevant experience
Experience integrating military systems in one or more of the following: software, systems hardware, systems requirements, systems integration, or systems test
Engineering leadership experience
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date
U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
DoD Secret clearance
Experience with sensor systems, especially RADAR
Experience with Earned Value Management system tracking of team tasks
Experience generating technical documentation, such as test plans, procedures, or technical reports
Experience with integration, validation, or requirements verification
Experience with DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, or other digital engineering tools
Experience with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, and/or other programming languages
Ability to travel as needed, up to 50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance available
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available