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# Principal Radar Systems Engineer

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Concord, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Architecture, Software Requirements Analysis
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3--50-Apple-Hill-Dr--CONCORD-BLDG-Tewksbury-Tb3-300-Concord/Principal-Radar-Systems-Engineer_01876291

## About the Role

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, * Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience
Prior Experience with radar systems

 * Experience with MATLAB/Python/C++

Qualifications We Prefer:

 * Experience with design, development, and analysis of radar system and software architectures
 * Expereince of radar search and track capabilities, including use of pulse doppler and single pulse waveforms
 * Experience with design of search beam patterns and waveforms, PRIs, etc
 * Experience with Blake sheet construction
 * Experience with firm track range determination in nominal and ducting atmospheric conditions
 * The ability to review and redline B5 requirements for existing search and track requirements to reflect the new design
 * Experience and understanding of EA and EP techniques
 * Experience with technical writing and oral presentations
 * Masters/PhD in a STEM field

## Description

Are you passionate about turning innovative concepts into reality? Do you thrive in dynamic environments? Raytheon is seeking a talented and motivated Principal Radar Systems Engineer to join our team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline, supporting the LTAMDS and GhostEye Radars. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of the product, from concept to deployment.

Every day will bring new challenges, requiring you to collaborate across disciplines to troubleshoot issues, perform data analysis, and implement solutions. Your contributions will directly impact the success of mission-critical defense systems, and you'll have a hands-on role in ensuring the entire system functions seamlessly.

This position will be based out of our Tewksbury, MA with occasional travel to either Marlborough MA or Pelham NH sites possible

What You will Do:

 * You will be responsible for the development of concepts of operations for radar systems
 * You will be responsible for radar processing algorithm development
 * You will be responsible for radar software requirements development
 * You will be responsible for statistical and numerical analysis of radar performance data
 * Analysis tool development in support of problem identification and resolution
 * You will collaborate with Systems and Software Engineers to develop and implement solutions
 * You will present findings and solutions to Leadership and/or Customers


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