Principal Systems Engineer, Radar Data Analysis​/TPY

Position

Principal Systems Engineer – Radar Performance and Analysis Team

Woburn, Massachusetts (Onsite).

U.S. citizenship required. Active, transferable DoD Secret clearance required prior to start date.

$107,500 – $204,500 per year.

• 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 KPMs and 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.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience; STEM degree required.
• Experience in test methodology, data analysis, scripting, and/or software development.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Perl, C/C++, Unix/Linux.
• Knowledge of radar systems engineering, signal processing analysis, or performance assessment within a defense framework.
• Experience with system engineering tools such as IBM DOORS for requirements tracking.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving complex anomalies in large‑scale tactical data feeds.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in an Agile Scrum environment and in fast‑paced, time‑critical settings.
• Ph.D. or Master’s in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related discipline preferred.
• Existing DoD security clearance preferred.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave.
• Employee assistance and scholar programs.
• Short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to business and 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.