Principal Systems Engineer - Patriot Communications

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance:
Secret

Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

This hybrid role is within the Land Warfare and Missile Defense Systems organization. It requires experience in Internet Protocol (IP) networks and software engineering using Python to drive the design and development of world‑class air and missile defense communication systems. The position involves managing the full product development lifecycle, providing ongoing support for custom Patriot Communications System management software, and leading a small team of engineers.

• Perform extensive hands‑on work in development and test labs with communications hardware, supporting activities such as development, testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing product support.
• Design and optimize IP communications network architectures to meet the unique requirements of the Patriot system.
• Develop configurations and settings for individual communications devices across a wide range of hardware.
• Create orchestration and automation solutions to enable efficient software management of the communications system and its associated devices.
• Develop software in Python.
• Provide ongoing technical support to various Patriot Communication Systems around the world.
• Assist in the development and mentoring of new team members, fostering knowledge sharing and team growth.
• Provide technical leadership to a small team of engineers supporting communication software application development for an individual Patriot program(s).

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Software application development experience using Python or comparable programming languages.

• Experience in Patriot Program (or similar program) system design, development, integration/verification, and sustainment.
• Experience with Voice over IP (VoIP) communication design, configuration, and integration. Certifications in IP networking (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) is a plus.
• Experience with cyber secure communications design, configuration, and integration.
• Experience in development and deployment of software applications on cyber‑hardened Linux operating systems.
• Experience with automated test development of both hardware and software.

• Values:
  Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Competitive salary range: 107,500 USD – 204,500 USD.
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Potential eligibility for short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs.

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.