Principal Systems Engineer, Radar Data Analysis - AN/TPY-2

About the role

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars and Sensors Center is seeking a talented Principal Systems Engineer to join our Radar Performance and Analysis team supporting the AN/TPY-2 missile defense radar program. This position will be onsite in Woburn, MA.

Responsibilities

• Parse, process, and analyze raw sensor data, tracks, and detections to evaluate algorithm performance, target discrimination, and tracking accuracy.
• Conduct scenario-based analysis to identify and resolve technical observations.
• Perform system performance assessments and validation testing to ensure compliance with requirements and specifications.
• Lead system-level requirements analysis, decomposition, and traceability, managing the full verification and validation (V&V) lifecycle.
• Establish, monitor, and report on Key Performance Metrics (KPMs) and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs), proactively identifying performance trends, variances, and system risks.
• Develop and maintain robust MATLAB and Python scripts to automate large-scale data ingestion, statistical modeling, and performance report generation.
• Translate complex data findings into clear technical presentations, dashboards, and documentation for program leadership and military stakeholders.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in test methodology, data analysis, scripting, and/or software development.
• Experience with Matlab, Python, Perl, C/C++, Unix, and/or Linux.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in radar systems engineering, signal processing analysis, or performance assessment within a defense framework.
• Advanced proficiency in MATLAB (including toolboxes) and Python for automated scripting, data visualization, and mathematical modeling.
• Familiarity with systems engineering tools (e.g., IBM DOORS) for managing requirements tracking and verification matrices.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving complex anomalies in large-scale tactical data feeds.
• In-depth understanding of radar systems technology, particularly radar design, analysis, and systems engineering development.
• Experience in creating test plans and test scripts.
• Experience in mission planning activities.
• Prior experience with the AN/TPY-2 System and/or missile defense programs.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to interface with customers and lead technical solutions to complex challenges.
• Knowledge of and ability to work within the Agile Scrum development practice.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• PhD or Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Business, or a related discipline.
• Existing DoD Security Clearance.

Benefits

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available

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