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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Engineer - Electronic Protection, AN/TPY-2 - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Woburn, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Databases, Desktop Computing, MATLAB, Machine Learning, Software Architecture, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/714C87091459420DA29A25823827A5AB/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, * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. * Experience with Electronic Protection (EP), Arbitrary Waveform (AWF) and/or advanced signal processing concepts., * Minimum of 8+ years of experience in radar engineering or related technical disciplines. * Expertise in Electronic Protection and Arbitrary Waveform concepts and employment techniques. * Proficiency in developing and coding system models, algorithms, test vectors, and analysis tools to analyze radar requirements and performance. * Experience utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and signal processing techniques in database and algorithm development. * Familiarity with Battle Management Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (BMC4I) systems. * Practical knowledge of signal processing techniques and radar system concepts, including detection, discrimination, tracking, and signal processing algorithms. * Proficiency with tools and programming languages such as MATLAB, C/C++, ADA, or DOORS. * Proven experience in system-level requirements development, documentation, and maintenance, or design and development of system-level software architecture. * Strong communication, technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills. * Demonstrated ability to interface with customers and lead technical solutions to complex challenges. * Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities. * Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Business, or related disciplines. * Active DoD Security Clearance. ## Description As a Principal Radar Systems Engineer, you will work collaboratively within a team to define radar system requirements, design architectures and algorithms, and support their seamless implementation. 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