Principal Systems Engineer – Radar Systems Development and Integration Onsite

Position Overview

Principal Systems Engineer – Naval Radar Systems, Portsmouth, RI (Onsite). U.S. citizenship required. DoD Secret clearance required prior to start date.

• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and integration/verification documentation in simulated and operational environments.
• Develop and implement day‑to‑day integration and test plans aligned with program schedules.
• Lead the technical execution of complex integration and test events.
• Perform system requirements analysis, develop and manage requirements, and ensure traceability through integration and test activities.
• Analyze and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data review and debugging.
• Integrate hardware and software components into tactical systems and assess overall system functionality and performance.
• Collaborate across teams to address system‑level issues, implement technical improvements, and support program objectives.
• Interface regularly with Engineering and Program Leadership to communicate status, risks, and technical findings.
• Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve effective system integration and functional maturity.
• Produce integration documentation, analyze test results, verify requirements, and clearly communicate findings to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support extended or off‑shift hours as required during integration and test activities.
• Support customer events with domestic travel up to approximately 20%.

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, and/or other programming languages.
• Experience with radar data and/or analysis tools.
• Experience with system integration and/or test (e.g., AAW, BMD, etc.).
• Preferred:
  Experience with DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, and/or other digital engineering tools.
• Preferred:
  Experience developing requirements, test procedures and reports, and/or analysis of complex systems.
• Preferred:
  Experience working in integration labs, test facilities, or field environments.
• Preferred:
  Experience diagnosing root causes of system failures, implementing corrective actions, and developing preventative measures.
• Subject Matter Expert in Systems Requirements, Architecture, Integration, Verification, and/or Validation.
• Experience presenting technical analyses, findings, and recommendations to leadership and customers.
• Experience working with the U.S. Navy customer.
• Master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Math, Applied Physics, or Systems Engineering (Preferred).

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.