Principal Radar Systems Engineer - Spectrum Management

Date Posted:

2026-04-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

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:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

Raytheon’s Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center – Radar Systems Department is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join our Spectrum Sharing team, supporting the SPY-6 Family of Radars. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing solutions that enable coexistence between incumbent Federal Systems and commercial wireless providers. This role requires an in-depth understanding of Federal Communication Commission (FCC) standards governing interactions between the Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial systems. Responsibilities include evaluating radar performance, generating system-level designs, and tracking these designs from technical memorandum to requirements through implementation and testing. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in radar systems design, commercial wireless infrastructure (including 5G Core), and the ability to bridge communication effectively across these domains.

What You Will Do

• Develop concepts of operation (CONOPS) for radar systems, focusing on spectrum management and coexistence of DoD and commercial wireless systems.

• Lead technical discussions both internally and externally related to the design and deployment of spectrum-sharing solutions.

• Generate system and software requirements for implementation.

• Support assessment of developed solutions for validity and robustness under varying test conditions.

• Collaborate with program leadership and the Office of the Chief Engineer to guide future developments in spectrum technology.

• Identify and mitigate technical challenges, working with systems engineers, software engineers, and test engineers to resolve and verify solutions.

• Present findings and solutions to program leadership and external customers.

• Travel may be required occasionally (approximately 1 week per quarter).

• This role can be based out of Tewksbury, MA or Marlborough, MA

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience with commercial telecom industry including FCC standards and compliance.

• Experience with MATLAB.

• Experience with design, development, analysis of radar system and/or software architectures.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Design and engineering experience with modern 5G technologies, including array beamforming, 5G Core Network architecture, and commercial wireless error correction capabilities.

• Expertise in telecom interference robustness and its downstream impact on user performance.

• Experience with signal processing techniques in complex propagation environments.

• Experience with C++, Python, or similar.

• Experience with requirements development tools, such as DOORS.

• Systems engineering experience on DoD systems.

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 Eligibility– Relocation assistance available.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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