Senior Systems Engineer – Radar Systems Development and Integration Onsite

Date Posted:

2026-05-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS1 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ BLDG

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

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

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 is seeking Senior Systems Engineers with experience or strong interest in Naval Radar engineering. The Portsmouth, RI team supports programs across the naval undersea and surface domains, including sensor systems, mine countermeasures, submarines, torpedoes, combat systems, and ship architecture and integration. This position involves regular collaboration across engineering disciplines to identify issues, implement technical solutions, and support integration and test activities. Engineers will gain broad exposure to system components and interfaces and contribute directly to ensuring radar system functionality and performance. Engineers will perform radar data analysis and tracking, develop and manage system requirements, integrate hardware and software, create test plans and procedures, evaluate system functions and interfaces, and verify requirements in support of system sell‑off.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and integration/verification documentation in both simulated and operational environments
• Perform system requirements analysis, develop and manage requirements, and ensure traceability throughout 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 and implement technical improvements
• Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve effective system integration and functional maturity
• Produce integration documentation, execute and analyze tests, verify requirements, and clearly communicate results to leadership and stakeholders
• Support customer events with domestic travel up to approximately 20%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, and/or other programing languages
• Experience with radar data and/or analysis tools
• Experience with system integration (e.g. AAW, BMD, etc.)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, or other digital engineering tools
• Experience developing requirements, test procedures and reports, and/or analysis of complex systems
• Experience working in integration labs, test facilities, or field environments
• Experience diagnosing root causes of system failures, implementing corrective actions, and developing preventative measures
• Experience presenting technical analyses, findings, and recommendations to leadership and customers

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 Eligible – Relocation assistance available

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