Systems Engineer II – AN/TPY-2 Team Firefly

About the role

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars and Sensors Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Systems Engineer II to join the Apollo deployed software and systems team supporting the AN/TPY-2 radar program. The AN/TPY-2 radar is a critical element of the nation's missile defense architecture. This position is onsite in Woburn, MA, with occasional travel to support system installations, testing, and field operations.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a technical lead within the deployed systems and software team, delivering advanced reach-back support to operational AN/TPY-2 radar systems
• Lead installation, integration, and configuration of new radar builds, software updates, and patches, ensuring smooth and reliable deployment
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and system issues in Linux-based environments while collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Develop, execute, and maintain detailed test plans and procedures to validate new software builds against system requirements and operational performance goals
• Analyze system performance data and recommend enhancements to the software baseline
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight during integration and testing activities
• Partner with cross-functional engineering groups—including systems, software, hardware, and cybersecurity—to drive development and deployment of robust radar system capabilities
• Support on-site activities such as deployments, installations, and field troubleshooting to maintain high operational availability
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in integration and testing processes, tools, and best practices
• Prepare and present clear technical documentation, including test reports, analysis results, and recommendations for both internal and external stakeholders
• Travel up to 25%, domestic and international, to support mission execution at various facilities and test sites

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience in systems software integration, testing, and/or troubleshooting
• Experience with Linux operating systems
• 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
• Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced Linux skills, including command-line tools, scripting (e.g., Bash, Python), and system administration
• Strong software development and debugging skills (e.g., C++, Python)
• Experience leading integration/testing of real-time or mission-critical systems
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of radar systems, particularly AN/TPY-2, or missile defense applications
• Field-deployed support experience, including customer interaction
• Agile methodologies experience (e.g., Jira)
• Exposure to system integration labs (SIL) or hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing
• Understanding of cybersecurity practices in Linux environments
• Leadership and mentorship experience in technical teams

What We Offer

• 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 assistance available

Pay

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.