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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Engineer - Naval Radars - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Woburn, MA, United States - **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Rhapsody, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Modeling and Simulation, Hardware Infrastructure, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B2E9A99360E74C829D8F831613755E61/job/ ## About the Role Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date., Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date We're growing fast and we want you to grow with us! We're expanding our engineering organization dramatically to meet exciting customer demand, and we're actively looking for engineers who bring strong foundational skills and a passion for solving hard problems. Industry experience in defense? Not required - we'll invest in you. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to talk. Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career., * 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 Qualifications We Prefer * Experience with sensor systems, especially RADAR * Experience with Earned Value Management system tracking of team tasks * Experience with generating technical documentation, such as test plans, procedures, or technical reports. * Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, or in the field, supporting requirements development, integration and/or verification. * Experience with DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, and/or other digital engineering tools. * Experience with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, and/or other programming languages., * 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. ## Description In this Systems Engineer role, you will support the following types of activities: * Drive Performance: Lead a team to collaborate across functions to drive performance improvements and resolve system issues. Responsible for schedule execution of assigned program elements. * Testing: Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation in both simulated and real-world environments. * Troubleshoot and Analyze: Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis and debugging. * Modeling and Simulation: Utilize modeling and simulation tools to predict system performance and support verification and validation. * Integrate Systems: Integrate hardware and software into tactical systems, evaluating their functionality and impact. * Collaborate: Work with customers and multi-disciplinary internal teams to achieve seamless integration and system functionality. * Document and Communicate: Develop integration documentation, execute plans, analyze data, verify requirements and effectively communicate results to leadership and stakeholders. * Data Analysis: Conduct statistical and numerical analysis of radar performance data to ensure optimal system performance and verify requirements. * Requirements Development: Decompose and track specifications throughout complex systems architectures * Support Missions: Travel as needed (up to 10%) to support mission execution at various locations including local RTX facilities, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations. * Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date. 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