Principal Electrical Engineer - Radar Computing and Network System Design

Date Posted:

2026-08-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ 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:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Radar Digital Products Department is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer with strong COTS computing and networking background to join our Hardware and Infrastructure team implementing the next generation RADAR solutions.

What You Will Do

The Principal Electrical Engineer will work with Product Leads and other team members on a variety of tasks related to the design and development of systems using Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) computing and networking products.

The Principal Electrical Engineer will work with a highly motivated team environment and collaborate with cross-functional project teams making up a larger program or support internal research and development efforts.

• Design COTS hardware infrastructure systems (e.g. X86-based processors) 

• Research and selection of servers, workstations, add-in interface cards, storage devices, and other COTS hardware

• Engineer BIOS and operating system configuration definitions

• Work in a lab environment and operating standard test equipment including oscilloscopes, processor bus analyzers, emulators, and data capture tools, etc.

• Collaborate in development with hardware engineering disciplines, supply chain, suppliers, field engineering, on-site installation and trades, and Customers to develop and deliver safety critical systems

• Support occasional domestic travel and potential international travel

This position is 100% Onsite in Tewksbury or Marlborough, MA

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in the following areas (an advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for two additional years of experience):

• Experience with emerging and legacy hardware and software, including Unix and Linux operating systems

• Experience developing and implementing computing, networking, and information technology infrastructure through a rigorous design and documentation process

• Experience with taking a system design concept from the block diagram or requirements level and developing a complete COTS-based hardware design and then verifying the design via integration and test plans and activities

• Experience working in a lab environment and operating standard test equipment including oscilloscopes, processor bus analyzers, emulators, and data capture tools, etc.

• Experience collaborating in development with hardware engineering disciplines, supply chain, suppliers, field engineering, on-site installation and trades, and Customers to develop and deliver safety critical systems

Qualifications We Prefer

• Masters degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline

• Current or in-progress computing/networking certification(s) (e.g. CCNA, AWS, CISSP)

• Experience with RADAR system hardware

• Experience with Firewall design and configuration 

• Experience implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides, network hardening, system level hardware integration and troubleshooting skills

• Experience with managing to a schedule and budget

• Active DoD security Clearance

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.

This position is eligible for relocation.

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