Principal Systems Engineer, String Engineer Onsite

Position

Principal System Integration & Test Engineer – Onsite, U.S. Citizenship required

Raytheon’s Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center seeks a motivated and experienced Principal System Integration & Test Engineer to support radar capability development. The role involves working with cutting‑edge radar technology in a laboratory environment, focusing on Linux systems and troubleshooting complex technical challenges.

• Plan, execute, and document system integration and test activities for radar programs in lab environments.
• Hands‑on testing and integration of hardware and software on Linux‑based operating systems.
• Diagnose and resolve system‑level issues involving software, hardware, and OS under senior guidance.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to identify and address technical challenges.
• Develop and execute detailed test plans, procedures, and reports in line with program requirements.
• Support system‑level test readiness reviews, test execution, and post‑test analysis.
• Ensure safety protocols, quality standards, and program processes are followed.
• Will travel domestically up to 5% of time.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, Shell scripting, Linux/Unix operating environments.
• Experience in hardware or software testing within an engineering lab setting.
• Knowledge of networking principles.

• Familiarity with test equipment and tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience with X‑Band radar systems.
• Knowledge of electronic hardware configuration, installation, software on hardware devices, network configuration, operations in String/HWIL facility.
• Understanding of RF systems, radar signal processing, real‑time systems.
• Practical knowledge of system security concepts and tools in Linux environments.

• Salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD.
• Relocation assistance available.
• 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, holidays.
• Short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs subject to performance.

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.