Senior 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 Senior 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 5 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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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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